Golden Prawn tacos

Golden Prawn tacos

A spice spin on bang bang prawns. These tacos are loaded with crispy, golden-fried prawns tossed in a sweet, fiery Golden One mayo, laid over slaw and soft toasted tortillas. They're the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears in minutes.

Pepper Pot
The Golden One
Prep
15–20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
2
Perfect for: Weekend wins, game nights and late-night cravings.

Ingredients

For the prawns

  • 200–250g peeled raw prawns
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cornflour
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Golden One mayo

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1–2 tbsp The Golden One
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste

For the slaw

  • Shredded red cabbage
  • Grated carrot
  • Spring onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt, to taste

To serve

  • 6 mini soft tortillas
  • Extra The Golden One, for topping
  • Optional: guacamole or salsa

Instructions

01
Prep the prawns Pat the prawns dry, then season with paprika, ginger powder, garlic powder, white pepper, dried parsley and salt. Mix until evenly coated.
02
Coat for crispiness Add the egg to the seasoned prawns and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the cornflour and plain flour, then coat each prawn in the flour mixture.
03
Fry until golden Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the prawns in batches until golden, crisp and cooked through. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
04
Make the Golden One mayo Mix the mayonnaise with The Golden One, lemon juice and a little salt. Add the crispy prawns and toss until lightly and evenly coated.
05
Make the slaw Combine the red cabbage, carrot and spring onion with the mayonnaise, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Toss until everything is lightly coated.
06
Build the tacos Lightly warm the tortillas, then layer each one with slaw and the crispy Golden One prawns. Finish with an extra drizzle of The Golden One and add guacamole or salsa if you fancy it.
Best served loaded, crispy and a little messy. Best served with Pepper Pots.
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