Description

These Shrimp and Steak Tacos bring together smoky grilled steak, juicy shrimp, and crispy, cheesy tortillas topped with a smooth avocado salsa. The perfect surf & turf taco recipe for Taco Tuesday, family dinners, or weekend cookouts.

Ingredients

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For the Steak:

1–2 whole skirt steaks
2.5 tbsp Chipotle Garlic Rub
Canola oil (as needed)

For the Shrimp:

1 lb whole shrimp, peeled & de-tailed
2 tbsp Jalapeño Lime Pilsner Rub
Canola oil (as needed)

For the Crispy Tacos:

Corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Jack cheese
2 tbsp chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

For the Avocado Salsa:

1 whole avocado
1 whole serrano pepper
¼ cup water
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
2 tbsp white onion

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Proteins

Coat steak with canola oil and rub with Chipotle Garlic Rub.
Toss shrimp with oil and Jalapeño Lime Pilsner Rub.
Let both marinate while preheating the grill.

Step 2: Grill the Steak & Shrimp

Heat grill to 400°F.
Cook steak for 4 minutes per side, or until medium-rare (120°F internal temp).
Let steak rest before slicing against the grain.
Cook shrimp in a cast iron skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.

Step 3: Assemble the Tacos

Warm tortillas and lay them flat.
Add shredded cheese, steak, and shrimp.
Fold the tortillas over gently.

Step 4: Crisp the Tacos

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Cook tacos for 1.5-2 minutes per side until crispy.

Step 5: Make the Avocado Salsa

Blend all avocado salsa ingredients until smooth.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Drizzle tacos with avocado salsa.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and red onion.
Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling & Pan-Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 42g