Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

Our Cajun Prawn Tacos with Spicy Mango Salsa are a quick, healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

These Cajun Prawn Tacos are simple to prepare, light and packed with fresh, vibrant flavours. Ready in around 30 minutes, they make a perfect midweek dinner when you want something tasty without the fuss.

Why this Cajun prawn taco recipe works for dinner

• Fast and flavoursome — the prawns cook in minutes, so this meal comes together quickly.
• Flexible — add leftover vegetables from the fridge like peppers, mushrooms or salad greens.
• Scalable — serve with sides to stretch the meal for more people.
• Make-ahead friendly — the mango salsa can be prepared earlier in the day to save time at dinner.

Equipment

• Chopping board and sharp knife
• Mixing bowl
• Frying pan
• Cooking spoon
• Teaspoon and tablespoon

Ingredients

• 400g raw king prawns
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 mango — peeled, stone removed and cubed
• 1 green pepper — diced
• 1 red chilli — finely chopped
• 2 vine tomatoes — deseeded and chopped
• 1 bunch coriander — roughly chopped
• 2 limes — 1 juiced, 1 cut into quarters
• 1 Little Gem lettuce — shredded
• 8 mini flour tortillas

How to Make Cajun Prawn Tacos

Step One – Make the mango salsa

• In a bowl combine the mango, green pepper, red chilli, vine tomatoes, coriander and the juice of one lime. Season with salt and black pepper. Store in an airtight container — the salsa can be made up to a day ahead.

Step Two – Cook the Cajun prawns

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the prawns, sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Fry over high heat until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through, which only takes a few minutes.

Step Three – Warm the tortillas

• Warm the flour tortillas according to the packet instructions while the prawns cook.

Step Four – Assemble the tacos

• Fill each tortilla with shredded lettuce, top with the Cajun prawns and add a spoonful of mango salsa. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of chilli flakes if you like.

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What to Serve With Prawn Tacos

We like to add a few sides to round out the meal.

For speed, serve these tacos with microwave rice, store-bought guacamole, ready-made salsa and some nachos. If you prefer homemade sides, try:

• Guacamole and nachos — quick and creamy, a great match for prawn tacos.
• Sweet potato wedges — oven or air-fryer roasted, served with lemon-dill mayo.
• Easy veggie rice — a colourful, healthy side to bulk out the meal.
• Bean salad — light, protein-packed and tangy.
• Quinoa-stuffed peppers — a nutritious alternative to chips or rice.
• Air-fryer nachos — a fast way to make crunchy sharing plates.

Try different combos to suit your family — mix and match sides for variety.

Make Cajun Prawn Tacos Your Way

Adapt the recipe to your taste with these ideas:

• Swap prawns for shrimp or salmon strips.
• Try breadcrumbed prawns for extra crunch.
• Replace Cajun seasoning with fajita spice, curry paste, smoked paprika or chilli powder.
• Serve the prawns over rice or in a salad bowl instead of tortillas.
• Add more veg — shredded red cabbage, sautéed peppers or sliced avocado work well.

If you enjoy prawn dishes, explore other seafood recipes for easy weeknight dinners.

More Easy Mexican Meal Ideas

For more family-friendly Mexican-inspired dinners, consider:

• Mexican-spiced chicken thighs — an easy traybake ideal with rice and salad.
• Taco dogs — a fun twist on hot dogs topped with guacamole and salsa.
• Quick chilli con carne — a hearty 30-minute meal for busy nights.
• Spicy prawn rice — a 20-minute dish full of Cajun flavour.
• Cajun-seared tuna — fast, smoky and great with salad or chips.
• Prawn fajitas — ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for a healthy supper.
• Fish finger tacos — a kid-friendly option that’s ready in 15 minutes.

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Plan meals efficiently by batching tasks, using simple weekly menus and keeping pantry staples on hand. A little prep goes a long way to making dinner stress-free while keeping variety on the table.

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Cajun Prawn Tacos

Yield:
Makes 8

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

Easy meal idea – tasty prawn tacos with homemade spicy mango salsa

Ingredients

For the Cajun Prawns

• 400g raw king prawns
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Mango Salsa

• 1 mango – peeled and cubed
• 1 green pepper – diced
• 1 red chilli – finely chopped
• 2 vine tomatoes – deseeded and diced
• 1 small bunch coriander – roughly chopped
• 1 lime – juiced

To Serve

• 1 Little Gem lettuce – shredded
• 1 lime – cut into wedges
• 8 mini flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Make the mango salsa: mix mango, green pepper, red chilli, vine tomatoes, coriander and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and store in an airtight container if making ahead.
2. Cook the Cajun prawns: heat oil in a frying pan, add prawns, sprinkle Cajun seasoning, season and fry over high heat until pink and cooked through.
3. Warm the tortillas according to packet instructions while the prawns cook.
4. Assemble: fill tortillas with shredded lettuce, add prawns and a spoonful of mango salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 347Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1227mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 21g

Nutritional content will vary depending on exact ingredients and portion sizes. Use this as a general guide.

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