the Ingredients
Shrimp
Special Equipment
Instructions
Classic coastal Mexican shrimp tacos with quickly seared shrimp, warm corn tortillas, and a fresh homemade salsa roja. Simple, bright, and delicious.
- Toast dried guajillo chiles lightly in a dry pan.
- Soak chiles in hot water for 5 minutes.
- Blend tomatoes, chiles, garlic, salt, and a little soaking water until smooth.
- Simmer salsa with 1 tsp oil for 3 minutes, set aside.
- Season shrimp with oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic, and lime.
- Preheat a pan or griddle over high heat.
- Warm corn tortillas and prepare toppings.
- Prepare the grill for direct heat, 220–250 °C.
- Preheat for 10–15 minutes with lid closed.
- Place a plancha or cast iron plate over direct heat.
- Add oil and cook shrimp in a single layer.
- Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked.
- Remove shrimp immediately to avoid overcooking.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime.
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AT THE GRILL / BARBECUE:
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