Description
These Street-Style Steak and Shrimp Tacos are a delicious combination of tender steak, succulent shrimp, and flavorful seasonings, all wrapped up in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal!
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1/2 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak and Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and shrimp, tossing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same pan, cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame.
- Assemble the Tacos: Layer steak and shrimp into the tortillas, then top with red onion, cilantro, avocado, and cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can swap cotija cheese for feta or leave it out for a dairy-free option.
- Add a drizzle of chipotle mayo or salsa verde for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
