Heart-Healthy Spicy Prawn Tacos
Dive into a flavor-packed adventure with these Heart-Healthy Spicy Prawn Tacos, a perfect blend of bold spices, creamy avocado crema, and fresh veggie crunch. This quick and nutritious recipe features marinated prawns infused with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a squeeze of zesty lime juice, all cooked to tender perfection. Served on warm, whole-grain tortillas, each taco is layered with tangy shredded red cabbage, creamy low-fat Greek yogurt avocado sauce, and topped with fragrant cilantro and green onion for an unforgettable finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is low in saturated fat, rich in lean protein, and brimming with vibrant textures and flavors sure to please the whole family. Perfect for taco night or casual entertaining, these healthy and spicy prawn tacos are bound to become a weekly favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Raw prawns (peeled, deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 large Avocado (ripe)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (low-fat)
- 1 cup Red cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onion (chopped)
- 6 small Whole-grain tortillas
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the prawns. Place them in a mixing bowl.
In the bowl, add olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, and a squeeze of 1 tablespoon lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the prawns evenly and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
While the prawns are marinating, prepare the avocado crema. In a small bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
In another small bowl, toss the shredded red cabbage with 1 teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of salt. This will slightly soften the cabbage and add a tangy flavor.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Warm the whole-grain tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
Assemble the tacos: Spread a spoonful of avocado crema onto each tortilla. Add a layer of shredded red cabbage, followed by a few cooked prawns. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your heart-healthy spicy prawn tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 587 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.5 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2675 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
