THE LAVA-CHEESE REEF

(Our Play on Shrimp Queso Dip)

THE LAVA-CHEESE REEF

Ingredients: 200g Small prawns, 200g Cream cheese, 100g Cheddar (grated), 50ml Milk, 1 tsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 Jalapeño (minced), 1 small onion (minced)...

Ingredients

  • 200g Small prawns
  • 200g Cream cheese
  • 100g Cheddar (grated)
  • 50ml Milk
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Jalapeño (minced)
  • 1 small onion (minced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry prawns and jalapeño in 1 tbsp butter until the prawns turn pink; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onion in the same pan until soft and sweet.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a tiny 15ml splash of milk; the heat will swell the chili oils.
  4. The Silk Merge Add cream cheese, remaining milk, and cheddar; whisk until it forms a thick, molten lava.
  5. The Marriage Fold the prawns back into the cheese-silk.
  6. The Final Flourish Top with raw diced tomatoes and fresh coriander.

Cuisine: Mexican

Discover more recipes on The Spice Routes — save to favorites, build shopping lists, and upload your own photos.

Spice Routes

Unlock Your Pantry

Match what’s in your kitchen against 1,700+ authentic recipes. Select your core ingredients and spice rack. We only unlock recipes with a 70% match or higher so you can actually finish the meal.

Smart Vegetarian & Non-Spicy Filters
Over 1,700 Authentic Recipes
8 World Cuisines Included

Inspiration Mode — search by a single ingredient

All Recipes

Step 1: Choose Your Core

What protein or main ingredient are you building your dish around? Select as many as you'd like.

Step 2: Choose Your Cuisine

Which style of cooking are you craving today?

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
All Cuisines

Step 3: Add Flavors

Select your favorite ingredients to see matching recipes.

Veggies

Fruits

Spices

Sauces & Bases

Step 4: Time & Heat

How much time do you have to cook today? And how do you feel about spicy food?

Quick & Easy
20 - 45 mins
Effort & Taste
45 mins - 2 hours
Long Haul
2 hours+

Your Curated Recipes

My Account

My Global Shopping List

Guide My Shopping

Select a cuisine, and we'll deal you 5 random recipes so you know exactly what to buy.

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
Surprise Me