Juicy steak, sizzling shrimp, and bold spices wrapped in warm tortillas—these surf and turf tacos bring restaurant flavor right to your kitchen! Perfect for taco night, date night, or any night you’re craving something epic.
Ingredients:
For the Steak & Shrimp:
- ½ lb sirloin steak, sliced thin
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Tacos:
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- ½ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Optional Chipotle Sauce:
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp chipotle in adobo (minced)
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Season the Proteins:
In a bowl, toss steak and shrimp with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak & Shrimp:
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3️⃣ Warm the Tortillas:
Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Assemble the Tacos:
Layer shredded lettuce, steak, shrimp, tomato, onion, and avocado in each tortilla. Drizzle with chipotle sauce (if using) and top with cilantro.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Serve with lime wedges and let everyone build their own delicious combo.
