Before we begin to chat on the tacos with shrimp , know that they can do them with flour or corn tortillas, or can make dough for homemade tacos. Either option is ideal for this fast but substantial food. So, friends of Paulina cuisine, we will begin to know a little more about this specialty of Mexican cuisine, especially in coastal regions such as Baja California and Sinaloa.
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About shrimp tacos
We know that Mexican food tends to be coastal and intense flavors. And how are quite fans of shrimp, among their repertoire of recipes we find shrimp broth , shrimp tortilla , shrimp cocktail and today's dish, shrimp tacos .
Why do shrimp tacos origin in Mexican cuisine?
These coastal regions of Mexico have abundant shrimp fishing, which led to the development of various culinary preparations with this delicious ingredient. Shrimp tacos emerged as a way to enjoy fresh and tasty shrimp in a corn or flour tortilla, accompanied by complementary ingredients.
Over time, shrimp tacos have become popular throughout Mexico and have transcended the borders of the country, extending to other places with a strong seafood tradition. Today, shrimp tacos can be found in Mexican and seafood restaurants in many parts of the world.
What are shrimp tacos?
Shrimp tacos are usually made with fresh shrimp, which are seasoned with a mixture of spices such as garlic, chili powder, cumin and paprika . The shrimp are cooking, grilled or fried until they are tender and slightly golden.
In addition to shrimp, shrimp tacos usually include a variety of complementary ingredients. Some of the most common are: corn or flour tortillas, cholled or cabbage, avocado sauce, spicy sauce, fresh coriander, onion and lemon.
Enchiled shrimp tacos
The enchiled shrimp tacos are a delicious variant of shrimp tacos in Mexican cuisine. These tacos are characterized by having seasoned shrimp with a spicy or enchilada sauce, which gives them a bold and spicy flavor. The preparation of enchilad shrimp tacos generally involves the following steps:
- Enchilated sauce: a spicy or enchilada sauce is prepared using chiles, such as guajillo chiles, tree peppers, pump chiles or other dry chiles, depending on the desired spicy level. Chiles are soaked, break down and cooked with garlic, onion and spices in hot water. Then, they are liquefied to get a soft and tasty sauce.
- Marinated shrimp: Fresh shrimp peel and break down, leaving the tail intact for better handling. Then, they are marinated in the salsa enchilada for a period of time to absorb flavors.
- Cook: marinated shrimp can be cooked in several ways, such as grilled, grilled or fry in a pan with a little oil. The goal is to cook them until they are tender and slightly golden.
- Taco assembly: enchilad shrimp are served in hot corn or flour tortillas. You can add different complementary ingredients such as cholled or cabbage, fresh coriander, onion, avocado or guacamole and lemon drops to add a touch of acidity.
- Accompaniment: enchled shrimp tacos usually serve with various accompaniments, such as additional spicy sauce, lemon slices, sour cream, guacamole or some sauce from your preference to further enhance the taste.
Taco styles with shrimp
In addition to the enchilad shrimp, which we mentioned earlier, you can also find shrimp tacos to the garlic mojo (with garlic and butter), to the devil (with a spicy sauce), grilled with marinade of citrus and many other variations.
Pastor tacos are marinated with a mixture of spices and cooked on the grill with pineapple. "low" tacos are typical of the Baja California and are served with a chipotle mayonnaise cream and dressing sauce.
Shrimp Tacos Recipe
The shrimp are versatile seafood that lend themselves very well to a wide range of flavors and accompaniments. Seafood tacos are often served with fresh and vibrant ingredients such as coriander, onion, cabbage or grated, avocado and lemon sauce, which gives them a refreshing and balanced contrast.
Yield : 4 portions
Preparation time : 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 gr of fresh shrimp, peeled and uncomfortable
- 2 medium, chopped tomatoes
- 1 mature avocado (avocado), cut into cubes
- 1 cup of corn (corn) cooked
- 1 chili (pepper) green or red, chopped
- 2 onions of green (onion), chopped
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil
- Corn or flour tortillas
How to make shrimp tacos
- In a bowl mix the shrimp with the lemon and salt juice. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook them for approximately 3-4 minutes, until they are pink and well cooked. Remove and book.
- In the same pan add a little more olive oil and sauté the tomatoes, choclo, chili and green onion for a few minutes until they are tender but crispy. Season to taste.
- Heat the tortillas in a pan. Build the tacos by placing in each tortilla a port of cooked shrimp hot plus the mixture of tomato, corn, chili, green and avocado cubes. Repeat the process until everyone is armed.
