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Crispy Steak and Shrimp Tacos


🌮 Crispy Surf & Turf Tacos with Avocado Salsa

📝 Ingredients

🥩 Steak:

  • 1-2 Whole Skirt Steaks

  • 2.5 tbsp Chipotle Garlic Rub

  • Canola Oil (as needed)

🦐 Shrimp:

  • 1 lb Whole Shrimp (peeled & de-tailed)

  • 2 tbsp Jalapeño Lime Pilsner Rub

  • Canola Oil (as needed)

🌮 Crispy Tacos:

  • Corn or Flour Tortillas

  • 2 cups Shredded Jack Cheese

  • 2 tbsp Chopped Red Onion

  • 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro

🥑 Avocado Salsa:

  • 1 Whole Avocado

  • 1 Whole Serrano Pepper

  • ¼ cup Water

  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar

  • 2 tbsp Cilantro

  • 2 tbsp White Onion


🔥 Instructions

  1. Marinate the Meat:

    • Coat skirt steak with canola oil + Chipotle Garlic Rub.

    • Toss shrimp in oil + Jalapeño Lime Pilsner Rub.

    • Refrigerate both until ready to grill.

  2. Grill Time:

    • Heat grill to 400°F.

    • Grill steak ~4 minutes per side (until ~120°F internal). Let rest.

    • On a cast iron skillet over the fire, cook shrimp 2-3 mins until pink and curled (a “C” shape, not “O”).

    • Slice steak against the grain, then cube it.

  3. Assemble Tacos:

    • Warm tortillas, then layer with:

      • A handful of Jack cheese

      • A few shrimp

      • A scoop of chopped steak

    • Fold tacos in half.

  4. Crisp 'Em Up:

    • Sear tacos on a hot cast iron skillet at 400°F for 1.5–2 mins per side, until golden & crispy.

  5. Avocado Salsa:

    • Blend avocado, serrano, water, vinegar, cilantro, and onion until smooth.

  6. Garnish & Serve:

    • Top tacos with avocado salsa, chopped cilantro, and red onion.

    • Serve hot and enjoy the fire flavors 🔥

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