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Surf and Turf Delight Shrimp and Steak Tacos Recipe

Learn how to make delicious Shrimp and Steak Tacos Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Let’s keep it simple and real, just like my busy life demands. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound of flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional for crunch)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Substitution suggestions? If you’re out of flank steak, skirt steak or even chicken works well. No cabbage? Lettuce will do just fine. It’s all about using what you have and making it work with love, just like mom would.

Instructions

Let’s get to the heart of the matter—turning those ingredients into delicious tacos. Here’s how:

  1. Begin by marinating the shrimp and steak. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Divide this marinade in half.
  2. Add the shrimp to one half of the marinade and the flank steak to the other. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes. This is when I usually start tidying up the kitchen chaos left by a day of snack prep and school lunches.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flank steak strips and cook until they’re seared and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Quick and easy, just like we like it.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas on a separate pan or directly over a flame for that delicious charred flavor.
  6. Assemble your tacos by placing some cabbage (if using) on the tortilla, followed by steak, shrimp, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

And there you have it—a meal that brings everyone back to the table, no matter how hectic the day has been.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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