Tacos de Cazón served

Tacos de Cazón

Tacos de Cazón is an authentic Mexican seafood taco primarily enjoyed in the Yucatán Peninsula and Veracruz. Shark meat, or other white fish, is especially popular in coastal regions where it is freshly caught and brought to the markets. This taco combines the soft texture of the fish with the citrusy freshness of lime and the deeper flavors of spices, resulting in a truly special Mexican dish. It’s a perfect choice for a summer dinner or a light lunch, guaranteed to bring the flavors of the Mexican coast to your table.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 25 min
430 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
500 g Shark or other white fish fillets
2 Lime
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 Red chili pepper
2 Tomatoes
1 packet Fresh cilantro
1 Avocado
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Ground cumin
10 Corn tortillas

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Cut the fish into small pieces, squeeze lime juice over them, and let them marinate for 10 minutes.

    2

    Finely chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chili pepper.

    3

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

    4

    Add the tomatoes and chili pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.

    5

    Add the fish pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

    6

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until lightly charred.

    7

    Fill the tortillas with the spiced fish mixture. Top with fresh cilantro and diced avocado.

    8

    Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos to enhance the flavors.