Crispy Mini Tacos with Prawn Cocktail Filling – The Ultimate Bite-Sized Appetizer
Crispy Mini Tacos with Prawn Cocktail Filling – a perfect bite-sized appetizer with a crunchy shell and creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini Tacos:
- 6small corn tortillas (about5inches wide)
- 1/4 teaspooncooking salt (use half if using table salt)
- Olive oil spray
- Prawns:
- 220g(7 oz) cooked shrimp, peeled (use about500g/1 lb of whole shrimp to peel yourself)
- Prawn Cocktail Sauce:
- 4 tablespoonsmayonnaise (preferably whole egg mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoonketchup
- 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoonhorseradish cream (or fresh horseradish)
- 2dashes of hot sauce (optional)
- 1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoongarlic powder (or1small garlic clove, minced)
- 1 tablespoonfinely chopped pickles (dill or cornichons)
- Garnish/Serving:
- 1 tablespoonfinely sliced chives (or parsley)
- Optional: Salmon roe or caviar for extra flair
- Optional: Dried black beans or rock salt to keep tacos upright during serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a standard 12-hole muffin tin.
- Cut the tortillas into 2.4-inch rounds. Warm half of them on a plate in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Season and form taco shells: Lightly spray the warm tortillas with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt. Flip the muffin tin upside down and press the tortillas into the holes, salt-side down, to form taco shapes. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Lightly spray the tops of the tortillas with oil.
- Bake the taco shells for 12 minutes or until golden and crispy. Let them cool in the tin to set their shape.
- Prepare the prawn cocktail filling: Dice the shrimp into small pieces. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish cream, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and chopped pickles in a bowl. Gently stir in the diced prawns.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill the taco shells with the prawn cocktail mixture. Garnish with chives or parsley and optional salmon roe or caviar for an extra touch. To keep the tacos upright while serving, place them on a bed of dried beans or rock salt.
- Details: These crispy mini tacos are perfect for appetizers, parties, or casual gatherings. The taco shells are crunchy and hold the creamy prawn cocktail filling, making them an impressive and delicious bite-sized treat.