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Zesty Steak and Garlic Shrimp Tacos

These vibrant tacos combine juicy steak and succulent garlic shrimp with a medley of fresh toppings, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for a fun and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

For the Steak:

  • 1 lb skirt steak or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick) optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Tacos:

  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings (suggested):
  • Pico de gallo (fresh salsa)
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Crumbled cotija cheese or shredded Monterey Jack
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Your favorite hot sauce

Instructions
 

Marinate

  • In a medium bowl, combine sliced steak with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if desired), salt, and pepper until coated.

Cook

  • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Remove and tent with foil.
  • In the same skillet, cook the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; do not overcook.

Assemble

  • Warm the tortillas by toasting them over a flame, in a dry skillet, or microwave them. Divide cooked steak and shrimp among the warm tortillas.
  • Top with pico de gallo, avocado, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the steak and shrimp for at least 30 minutes, or even a few hours, in the refrigerator. Adjust spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili powder and cayenne pepper. A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished tacos brightens all the flavors.