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Prawns
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Prawns

Prawns are the most widely consumed seafood in Mexico, used both fresh and dried. They feature in dried prawn broth, prawn ceviche, spicy diablo prawn tacos, and seafood enchiladas. Dried prawns are essential in black mole and in the Lenten broths of southern Mexico during Holy Week.

Estimated retail price

~£4.99 / 180g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Prawns, part of the fish and seafood section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Red Aguachile, Devilled Prawns and Prawn Cocktail. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Prawns

Red AguachileSeafood

Red Aguachile

Devilled PrawnsSeafood

Devilled Prawns

Prawn CocktailSeafood

Prawn Cocktail

Garlic PrawnsSeafood

Garlic Prawns

Seafood BrothSopas Y Caldos

Seafood Broth

Governor TacosTacos

Governor Tacos

Ceviche TostadasSeafood

Ceviche Tostadas

Green AguachileSeafood

Green Aguachile

Romeritos in MoleStews

Romeritos in Mole

Sopa de Piedra (Hot Stone Soup)Sopas Y Caldos

Sopa de Piedra (Hot Stone Soup)

Huatape de Camaron (Thick Prawn Broth)Sopas Y Caldos

Huatape de Camaron (Thick Prawn Broth)

Tortas de Camaron Seco (Dried Prawn Fritters)Stews

Tortas de Camaron Seco (Dried Prawn Fritters)

Prawn EmpanadasStreet Food

Prawn Empanadas

Mexican Prawn BrothSopas Y Caldos

Mexican Prawn Broth

Tamales Barbones (Bearded Prawn Tamales)Tamales

Tamales Barbones (Bearded Prawn Tamales)

Tacos de Camarón (Prawn Tacos)Tacos

Tacos de Camarón (Prawn Tacos)

Vuelve a la Vida (Seafood Cocktail "Back to Life")Seafood

Vuelve a la Vida (Seafood Cocktail "Back to Life")

Camarones Roca (Rock Prawns with Sweet & Tangy Sauce)Seafood

Camarones Roca (Rock Prawns with Sweet & Tangy Sauce)

Butter PrawnsStews

Butter Prawns

Caldo de Oso (Hangover Seafood Broth)Sopas Y Caldos

Caldo de Oso (Hangover Seafood Broth)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Prawns?

Prawns is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Red Aguachile and Devilled Prawns. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Prawns in the UK?

You can buy Prawns online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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