Mexican Prawns Barbacoa
A flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring prawns cooked in a rich barbacoa sauce, served with mellow tortillas.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Prawns
- β4-6 Mellow tortillas
- β1 cup Barbacoa sauceHomemade or store-bought
- β2 tablespoons Lime juice
- β3 cloves GarlicMinced
- β1 teaspoon Cumin
- β1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
- β1/4 teaspoon Salt
- β1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the cumin and chili powder, and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the barbacoa sauce and stir to combine.
- 5
Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- 6
Stir in lime juice and season with salt.
- 7
Warm the mellow tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 8
Assemble the dish by placing a few prawns on each tortilla, and serving with additional barbacoa sauce for dipping.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!