Tequila Lime Prawns and Chipotle Mayo

Ready for a mount-watering, Mexican-inspired feast? Here are two superb recipes for you that are perfect to enjoy during those warm summer days around the pool. Try these Tequila Lime Prawns and make your own Chipotle mayo. Gather your spice-loving friends around the braai, and share these delicious dishes.

Tequila Lime Prawns

Ingredients:
500g prawns in their shells
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper

Method:
Marinade the prawns for 30 minutes before grilling. Skewer smaller prawns onto pre-soaked wooden sticks so that they are easy to grill and cook on the grill for 5-7 minutes, turning once.

Chipotle Mayo

Canned whole chipotle chillies in adobo sauce are now available in South Africa which is exciting due to the delicious smokiness and spice it adds to things like meat marinades and mayonnaise. Here is a quick chipotle mayo recipe that you will love:

Chipotle Adobo Mayo
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
Juice of ½ lime or lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste

Blend together and serve!

And why not add a colourful, fresh salad to this spread?
We’ve got all the flavours of Mexico in one dish – click here!