Shrimp vs. Fish Tacos Recipe by Bussin Eats
Experience a delicious face-off with Bussin Eats' Shrimp vs. Fish Tacos, grilled on the Arteflame. Choose your champion in this flavorful battle, where fresh seafood meets bold spices and toppings.
Cooked on the Arteflame Grill
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Fish Tacos:
- 1 lb lean white fish fillets (tilapia, halibut, mahi mahi, snapper, cod)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
- Juice of 1 small lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 white corn tortillas
- Creamy Taco Sauce (½ cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, Juice of 1 small lime, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce)
For the Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups Mexican Coleslaw (or shredded red cabbage)
- 8 tortillas
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 ½ tsp Mexican hot sauce
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Common Toppings:
- Pico de gallo
- Cotija cheese
- Shredded cabbage
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
- Diced red onion
- Hot sauce (Sriracha or Valentina)
Instructions:
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Marinate the Fish:
- Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.
- Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
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Grill the Fish and Shrimp:
- Preheat the Arteflame grill.
- Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Prepare the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas on the grill.
- For fish tacos, flake the grilled fish and top tortillas with fish, creamy taco sauce, and preferred toppings.
- For shrimp tacos, fill tortillas with grilled shrimp, Mexican Coleslaw, mayonnaise sauce, and garnishes.
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Serve:
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges, extra toppings, and a choice of hot sauces.
Enjoy the delicious showdown of shrimp vs. fish tacos, both packed with flavors and grilled to perfection on the Arteflame.
