Tacos de Mariscos con Salsa Tamarindo
Tacos de Mariscos con Salsa Tamarindo is a traditional Mexican dish, popular in coastal regions. Freshly caught seafood is wrapped in corn tortillas and served with a sweet and sour tamarind sauce. Tamarind is a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine, often used in sauces and marinades. The flavor profile of this dish perfectly combines the slightly salty character of the seafood with the natural sweetness and acidity of the tamarind sauce, making it perfect for those who love exotic flavors!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Clean the shrimp and squid. Devein and remove the shells from the shrimp. 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. 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 one lime over the seafood, then set aside.
5
To prepare 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 heat and let cool.
7
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until lightly toasted and pliable.
8
To serve, place some shrimp and squid strips in the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with tamarind sauce and top with thinly sliced red onion, shredded cabbage, and fresh cilantro.
