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Crispy Steak and Shrimp Tacos

Delight in these crispy, juicy steak and shrimp tacos, perfect for an easy and fun meal. With a zippy slaw and tasty toppings, these tacos bring street food flair right to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 lb fresh steak (skirt, flank, or flat iron) Choose marbled cuts for better texture.
  • 1 lb medium-sized raw shrimp Fresh or thawed; avoid pre-cooked.
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas Corn tortillas recommended for authenticity.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt
  • optional hot sauce For extra kick on shrimp.
For Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage Or any crunchy slaw of choice.
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 cup salsa Your favorite kind.
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Fresh lime juice recommended.
  • optional spicy mayo For an extra flavor kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet and drizzle a bit of oil.
  2. Season the steak and shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
  3. Sear the steak in bite-sized strips until crispy and brown on both sides.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet immediately after flipping the steak.
Cooking
  1. Heat the tortillas in a separate pan until just crispy at the edges.
  2. Fill the tortillas while everything is still sizzling.
Serving
  1. Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomato, salsa, lime juice, and any additional toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings; store leftover fillings separately to avoid sogginess. Leftovers can be delicious but best served fresh.