Description
These Street-Style Steak and Shrimp Tacos are a flavor-packed delight! Tender grilled steak and succulent shrimp topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and a zesty lime crema, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings and Tortillas:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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1. Marinate the Steak:
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge) for maximum flavor.
2. Marinate the Shrimp:
- In another bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Toss the shrimp in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated and let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
3. Grill the Steak:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare or 6-7 minutes per side for medium.
- Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
4. Grill the Shrimp:
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. Prepare the Lime Crema:
- In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas on a grill or in a skillet for about 20-30 seconds on each side until soft and warm.
- For each taco, add a few slices of grilled steak and a couple of shrimp.
- Top with chopped red onions, fresh cilantro, and a few slices of avocado.
- Drizzle the lime crema over the top.
7. Serve:
- Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.
Notes
- Toppings: Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings, such as salsa, shredded lettuce, or cheese.
- Spicy Kick: If you like some heat, add some sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to the tacos.
- Make-Ahead: The steak and shrimp can be marinated ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180-220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 125mg