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.
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.
