Tacos de Mariscos con Salsa Roja
Tacos de mariscos con salsa roja is a traditional Mexican dish, especially popular in coastal regions. Freshly caught seafood is wrapped in corn tortillas and served with a spicy salsa roja sauce. The dish is a perfect example of the simple yet flavorful dishes of Mexican cuisine. The spicy, slightly hot taste of salsa roja perfectly complements the seafood. If you love seafood and Mexican flavors, this recipe is guaranteed to be one of your favorites!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Clean the shrimp and squid. Remove the shrimp shells and devein, 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, then the seafood. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and the squid is opaque.
4
Squeeze the lime juice over the seafood, then set aside to rest.
5
To make the salsa roja, chop the tomatoes, chili, and red onion, then blend until smooth with the vinegar and honey.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan, then pour in the pureed sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
7
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until lightly toasted and pliable.
8
To serve: place a few shrimp and squid strips in the center of each tortilla, spoon over salsa roja sauce, and sprinkle with thinly sliced cabbage and fresh cilantro.
