Garlic Prawn Burrito Recipe
Garlic Tiger Prawns sauteed in garlic with refried beans, rice and salsa
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Ingredients
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Garlic Tiger Prawns
Refried Beans
Rice
Salsa & Toppings
Method
Rice
- 1
Cook rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a small saucepan bring 1.75 cups water and 0.25 tsp salt to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, stir once, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime zest and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro if using. Keep warm.
Refried Beans
- 2
Prepare beans
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add drained pinto beans, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes.
- 3
Mash beans
Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans in the skillet, adding 1–2 tbsp of the reserved bean liquid (or water) to reach a spreadable consistency. Cook another 1–2 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm and cover.
Garlic Tiger Prawns
- 4
Season prawns
Pat prawns dry with paper towels. In a bowl toss the prawns with 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika so they are evenly coated.
- 5
Sauté garlic and prawns
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams. Add the minced garlic (3 cloves) and sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add the seasoned prawns in a single layer and cook 1.5–2 minutes per side (depending on size) until opaque and pink with a slight sear.
- 6
Finish prawns
Remove skillet from heat. Squeeze 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the prawns and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Toss to coat. Transfer prawns to a plate and keep warm.
Assembly
- 7
- 8
Build burrito
Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/2 cup cooked rice down the center, followed by 1/3 cup refried beans spread into a strip. Top with half the garlic prawns (about 1/2 lb), 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Add a dollop (about 2 tbsp) of sour cream. Repeat for the second burrito with remaining ingredients.
- 9
Fold and serve
To fold: fold the short edges toward the center, then fold one long edge over the filling and roll tightly to enclose. If desired, place seam-side down in a hot skillet and press 30–60 seconds per side to crisp and seal. Slice in half and serve with lime wedges and extra salsa.