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Shrimp tacos with salsa roja sauce

Tacos de Camarones con Salsa Roja

Tacos de camarones con salsa roja is one of the most popular dishes in Mexican coastal cuisine. The crispy-fried shrimp and spicy red sauce make a perfect combination. Originally, fishermen prepared it as a quick and nutritious meal from freshly caught shrimp, which they simply grilled and stuffed into corn tortillas. Today, it is also a popular street food dish around the world. If you want to prepare it authentically, use fresh lime and homemade salsa roja sauce to enhance the flavors even more.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 30 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 400 g Shrimp
⭕ 2 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 tsp Ground Paprika
⭕ 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
⭕ 1 Lime
⭕ 8 Small Tortilla Wraps
⭕ 3 Tomatoes
⭕ 1 Chili Pepper
⭕ 1 Red Onion
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 1 tsp Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Clean the shrimp: remove the shells and devein them. 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 sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, ground paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

    4

    Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and set aside.

    5

    To make the salsa roja, chop the tomatoes, chili, and red onion. Blend until smooth, and season with a little salt and pepper.

    6

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan, then pour in the pureed sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

    7

    Warm the tortilla wraps in a dry skillet until lightly toasted and pliable.

    8

    To serve: Place some shrimp in the center of each tortilla, spoon over salsa roja, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.