Tacos de Camarones con Salsa Habanero
Tacos de camarones con salsa habanero is a truly fiery and exciting Mexican dish that combines the intense heat of habanero peppers with the freshness of shrimp. The habanero pepper is one of the hottest Mexican chilies, traditionally used to make sauces and marinades. The dish originally comes from the Mexican coastal regions, where freshly caught seafood was served with spicy sauces. If you like intense flavors and powerful spiciness, this taco recipe is the perfect choice for you.
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Preparation Steps
1
Clean the shrimp: remove the shells and devein them, then rinse with cold water.
2
Mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the garlic and shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque.
4
Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and set aside.
5
To make the habanero sauce, dice the tomatoes, red onion, and habanero pepper (wear gloves!).
6
In a small saucepan, heat a little olive oil, then sauté the tomatoes, red onion, and habanero pepper for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
7
Blend the sautéed ingredients with the vinegar and honey until you have a smooth sauce.
8
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until lightly toasted and pliable.
9
To serve: place some shrimp in the center of each tortilla, spoon over habanero sauce, then sprinkle with thinly sliced red onion, cabbage, and fresh cilantro.
