Tacos de Mariscos con Salsa Habanero
Tacos de mariscos con salsa habanero is a traditional Mexican dish, especially popular in coastal regions. Freshly caught seafood is wrapped in corn tortillas and served with a spicy, habanero-based sauce. Habanero pepper is one of Mexico's hottest chilies, adding a powerful, smoky and fruity flavor to the sauce. The intense, spicy character of the dish harmonizes perfectly with the seafood, so if you like strong, coastal flavors, this tacos recipe is the perfect choice!
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Preparation Steps
1
Clean the shrimp and squid. Devein and peel the shrimp, then slice the squid into thin strips.
2
Mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the garlic and seafood to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and the squid is opaque.
4
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the seafood, then set aside to rest.
5
To make the salsa habanero, dice the tomatoes, red onion, and habanero pepper (wear gloves!).
6
Heat a little olive oil in a small saucepan, then sauté the tomatoes, red onion, and habanero pepper for 3-4 minutes, or 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 a few shrimp and squid strips in the center of each tortilla, spoon over the salsa habanero, and top with thinly sliced cabbage and fresh cilantro.
