Gourmet Surf and Turf Tacos 🌮🥩🦐
Introduction
These Gourmet Surf and Turf Tacos bring the best of both worlds—tender, smoky steak paired with juicy, garlicky shrimp, all tucked into warm corn tortillas. Finished with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, a drizzle of spicy chipotle sauce, and a tangy dipping cream, these tacos are perfect for a weekend feast or a fun weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet approachable. Each bite is a harmonious blend of rich, savory, and zesty flavors that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
For the steak
- 450 g flank steak or skirt steak (1 lb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (1 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the shrimp
- 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (6 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (1 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the tacos
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar) (100 g / 3.5 oz)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (4 g)
- ½ cup chipotle sauce (or your favorite spicy sauce) (120 ml)
- Lime wedges, for serving
For the dipping sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (4 g)
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder, optional (0.5 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Read more by clicking the (NEXT »») button below!
