Prawn and Chorizo Cheesy Mexican Pasta – 25-Minute Recipe
A vibrant one‑pan Mexican‑inspired pasta that combines spicy chorizo, succulent king prawns, and creamy Mexicana cheese. The sauce is enriched with double cream, tomatoes, and a blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne for a lively heat, ready in about 25 minutes.
Recipe by Stewart Miller-White· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 Mexicana cheese slices
- 2 1/2 oz chorizo
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 red pepper
- 3 garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- a pinch salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp tinned chopped tomatoes
- 0.42 cup double cream
- 7 1/10 oz spirali pasta
- 1 7/10 cups chicken stock
- 3 1/2 oz king prawns
- coriander
- red chilli
- lime or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Place a cold skillet over medium heat and add the diced chorizo; cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders and the chorizo begins to brown, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2Add the diced red onion and red pepper to the pan and stir‑fry until softened, roughly 2 minutes.
- 3Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Add the tinned chopped tomatoes and mix well, then pour in the double cream, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.
- 5Add the spirali pasta to the pan, stir to coat, then pour in the chicken stock; bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 6Cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some liquid.
- 7Remove the lid, give the sauce a quick stir, and scatter the frozen king prawns on top; cover again and cook for another 5 minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
- 8Remove the lid and arrange the Mexicana cheese slices over the pasta; place the pan under a pre‑heated grill (broiler) on high heat until the cheese melts, turns golden, and bubbles, about 2–3 minutes.
- 9Garnish with chopped coriander, sliced red chilli, and a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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Render chorizo first
Cook the diced chorizo until its fat renders and it begins to brown before adding any vegetables.
Simmer pasta before prawns
Cover and simmer the pasta for 5 minutes before adding the frozen prawns, allowing the pasta to absorb liquid.
Finish under the grill
Place the cheese slices on top and grill on high heat for 2–3 minutes until melted, golden and bubbling.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Prawn and Chorizo Cheesy Mexican Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Prawn and Chorizo Cheesy Mexican Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Prawn and Chorizo Cheesy Mexican Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Stewart Miller-White on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.