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Shrimp tacos with tamarind sauce

Tacos de Camarones con Salsa Tamarindo

Tacos de camarones con salsa tamarindo is a unique Mexican dish that combines the rich flavors of sweet and sour tamarind sauce with the freshness of shrimp. Tamarind is a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine, often used to make sauces and marinades. The crispy texture of the shrimp and the unique balance of the tamarind sauce make this dish truly special. If you love exotic flavors, this recipe is the perfect choice for a tasty and quick Mexican meal.

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

Servings: 4
⭕ 400 g Shrimp
⭕ 2 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 Lime
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 1 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 8 Small Tortilla Wraps
⭕ 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste
⭕ 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
⭕ 2 tbsp Orange Juice
⭕ 1 Chili Pepper
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 1 Red Onion
⭕ 100 g Shredded Cabbage

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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 shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.

    4

    Squeeze the juice of the lime over the shrimp, then set aside to rest.

    5

    To make the tamarind sauce, combine the tamarind paste, brown sugar, orange juice, and finely chopped chili pepper in a small saucepan.

    6

    Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool.

    7

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

    8

    To serve: place a few shrimp in the center of each tortilla, drizzle with tamarind sauce, then sprinkle with thinly sliced red onion, cabbage, and fresh cilantro.