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“Sizzling Surf & Turf Street Tacos”

Discover the bold flavors of this explosive copycat street taco recipe inspired by Baja California's famous street food. Perfect for your next dinner party or family gathering.

πŸ•’ (Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 20 minutes, Total: 30 minutes)
🍽 Servings: 6 tacos
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Shellfish, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb steak (choose your favorite cut)
  • 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup salsa roja
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill over high heat for 4 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  2. In a pan, sear shrimp on high heat for 1 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Warm up corn tortillas in a dry pan or over an open flame for a few seconds on each side.
  4. Assemble your tacos by placing a spoonful of salsa roja, a slice of steak, a shrimp, avocado slices, and cilantro on each tortilla. Squeeze lime juice over the top for an extra burst of flavor.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect steak is letting it rest after grilling to allow the juices to redistribute.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional toppings such as pickled onions or radish slices.

Cultural or Historical Background

Baja California is known for its delicious street tacos, which have become a favorite around the world.