Prawn tacos with avocado lime sauce
Prawn tacos with avocado lime sauce are a fresh Mexican-inspired main course featuring juicy spiced prawns wrapped in warm tortillas. The Thermomix emulsifies the avocado lime sauce with mayonnaise and coriander into a silky dressing in seconds. A quick, flavourful dinner that brings vibrant street-food flavours to your table with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Prawn tacos with avocado lime sauce Thermomix TM7 bring the vibrant spirit of Mexican street food straight into your kitchen. Searching for taco recipes that deliver maximum flavour with minimum fuss? This quick weeknight dinner relies on two heroes: succulent raw prawns tossed in smoky taco seasoning with a whisper of dried chilli flakes, and a luscious avocado lime sauce blended silky-smooth with mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice and fragrant coriander. The all-in-one kitchen machine handles the sauce emulsification flawlessly, creating a stable, creamy dressing that would normally require a chef's whisking patience. A grating of Parmesan and a pinch of dried basil add an unexpected savoury depth that lifts these tacos above the ordinary. Ready in minutes rather than hours, this recipe is perfect for Friday taco nights, casual summer dinners with friends, or whenever you crave fresh seafood wrapped in a warm tortilla with zingy, creamy accompaniment.
Preparation tips
- Pat the raw prawns thoroughly dry with kitchen paper before tossing them in taco seasoning; dry prawns sear beautifully and develop a lovely golden crust instead of steaming in their own moisture inside the tortilla.
- Choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the sauce; an overripe one turns bitter and watery, while a firm one stays lumpy. Add the lime juice immediately to keep the sauce a vibrant green for serving.
- For a kid-friendly version, simply omit the dried chilli flakes and let everyone build their own tacos at the table with bowls of prawns, avocado lime sauce, coriander and extra lime wedges for squeezing.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by using corn tortillas instead of wheat ones; the flavour of sweet corn pairs wonderfully with the avocado lime sauce and spiced prawns, keeping every element of this Mexican-inspired meal coeliac-safe.
- For a budget-friendly seafood variation, swap half the prawns for quick-fried white fish chunks or scallops. A festive summer version adds charred pineapple pieces and a spoonful of the Parmesan-coriander mix for extra colour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs the lime juice and mayonnaise directly into the bowl for a balanced sauce.
- Emulsifying power - The TM7 emulsifies avocado, mayonnaise and lime juice into a silky sauce that never splits.
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix warms the taco-seasoned prawns without turning them rubbery.
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops fresh coriander evenly in seconds, releasing its aroma straight into the sauce.
- Grating ease - The TM7 grates the Parmesan cheese finely, adding savoury depth to the prawn taco filling in moments.
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- dried basil
- dried chilli flakes
- fresh coriander
- mayonnaise
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- avocado
- salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic clove