Tacos de Mariscos

Tacos de Mariscos are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican seafood dish that combines fresh, grilled seafood with zesty toppings wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This high-protein delight is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 150 grams
• Scallops - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion, finely diced - 50 grams
• Avocado, sliced - 1 small
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallops, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated seafood and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque.
3. While the seafood is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
4. Once the seafood is cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
5. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the grilled seafood on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and avocado slices.
6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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