Crab And Shrimp Tacos With Butter Sauce
If you're a seafood lover, you'll definitely fall in love with this delicious and easy-to-make recipe for crab and shrimp tacos with butter sauce. The combination of fresh crab and shrimp with the creamy and buttery sauce is simply irresistible, making it the perfect meal for any occasion. In this article, we'll show you how to make this mouth-watering dish step by step, so prepare your taste buds and let's get cooking!
Ingredients
Before we start, let's gather all the necessary ingredients for this recipe:
- 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb. fresh crabmeat
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8-10 taco shells
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's start cooking:
- First, mix the Cajun seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the crabmeat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the red and green bell peppers and garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the seasoning mix to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until thickened. Add the cooked shrimp and crabmeat to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the lime juice over the top. Add the chopped cilantro and stir to combine.
- Preheat the taco shells according to package instructions.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon the shrimp and crab mixture into each taco shell. Serve immediately.
Conclusion
There you have it! A simple and delicious recipe for crab and shrimp tacos with butter sauce that will surely impress everyone at the dinner table. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and those who want to try out new and exciting flavors. So, what are you waiting for? Head to your nearest grocery store and start cooking!
