Piri Piri Prawn Tacos with Mango Slaw

04 Sep, 2026

Three Piri Piri prawn tacos filled with mango slaw, avocado and purple cabbage, served with lime.

These vibrant tacos balance warm Piri Piri prawns with juicy mango, crunchy cabbage and cooling avocado. They are fresh, colourful and ready in around 25 minutes—ideal for an easy Friday-night dinner or relaxed summer lunch.

🥣 Ingredients

400g raw peeled king prawns, defrosted if frozen
2 tbsp Piri Piri Seasoning, divided
1½ tbsp olive oil
8 small soft tortillas
¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
1 ripe mango, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 spring onions, sliced
2 limes
3 tbsp plain or plant-based yoghurt
Fresh coriander, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Pat the prawns dry, then toss with 1½ tbsp Piri Piri Seasoning, the olive oil and the zest of one lime.
Mix the cabbage, mango and spring onions with the juice of half a lime and the remaining ½ tbsp seasoning. Fold through the avocado gently.
Stir the yoghurt with a squeeze of lime to make a quick cooling drizzle.
Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the prawns for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until pink, opaque and completely cooked through.
Warm the tortillas, fill with mango slaw and prawns, then finish with the yoghurt drizzle, coriander and lime wedges.

⏱️ Timings

Prep: 18 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Put all the fillings on the table and let everyone build their own tacos. Add rice or charred corn for a larger meal.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

Sweet mango and creamy avocado soften the chilli heat, while lime keeps the prawns and slaw lively. The warm prawns against the cool crunchy filling make every bite interesting.

🌶️ Try It With

Give the prawns extra warmth with Kashmiri Chilli Powder or add smokiness with Chipotle Chilli Powder.

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