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Shrimp Tacos

Cultural Context

Shrimp tacos are a popular dish in coastal regions of Mexico, where fresh seafood is abundant. They are often enjoyed at beachside restaurants and are a staple in Mexican cuisine, showcasing the use of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. The dish reflects the culinary traditions of the region, emphasizing simplicity and freshness.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tomatoes
1/2 Vidalia onion
1 jalapeno pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 limes
cilantro
olive oil (optional)
2 avocados
8 oz yogurt
black tiger shrimp
fish and chip batter
3 corn tortillas

shrimp

🥗Healthier: wild-caught shrimp

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is often more affordable and can be used in similar dishes.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with more protein.

1

Start by making the pico de gallo.

2

Chop 2 tomatoes and add them to a bowl.

3

Salt the tomatoes to help drain excess water if desired.

4

Chop about 1/2 a Vidalia onion and add it to the bowl.

5

Chop 1 jalapeno pepper and add it to the mixture.

6

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the pico de gallo.

7

Juice 2 limes and add the juice to the mixture.

8

Add salt and pepper to taste.

9

Add a rough chop of cilantro to the pico de gallo.

10

Optionally add olive oil to help preserve the pico.

11

Stir the pico de gallo and let it sit for a few hours or overnight for better flavor.

12

Next, prepare the avocado crema using a smoothie attachment.

13

Add 2 avocados to the blender.

14

Add 2 cloves of garlic and another jalapeno to the blender.

15

Juice 2 limes and add the juice to the blender.

16

Add a handful of cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.

17

Add 8 oz of yogurt and some of its water to help emulsify the mixture.

18

Blend until smooth and creamy.

19

Prepare the shrimp by removing the tails and splitting them for better presentation.

20

Coat the shrimp with fish and chip batter for frying.

21

Heat oil for frying the shrimp until hot.

22

Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy.

23

While the shrimp are frying, warm 3 corn tortillas in a stone deck pizza oven or in a frying pan.

24

Assemble the tacos by spreading avocado crema on the tortillas, adding fried shrimp, and topping with pico de gallo.

Cooking Techniques

grilledpan-fried

Equipment Needed

blenderstone deck pizza ovenfrying panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Tacos de Camarón
Local Name: tacos de camarón

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