Salsa Macha Shrimp Tacos
Salsa Macha is a traditional Veracruz condiment made with peanuts and chili peppers. While it is fantastic on Veracruz-inspired shrimp tacos, there is hardly a dish that cannot be improved with a sprinkle of salsa macha. Try it on everything from breakfast tacos or kale salads, to baked sweet potatoes or roasted vegetables. The savory, spicy, peanutty flavor can make any dish sing. An Oldways recipe, created in partnership with The Peanut Institute.
8 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp of olive oil, divided
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of peanuts
3 large of ancho chiles
3 large of cascabel chiles, (or substitute additional ancho chiles or ½ tablespoon each of chipotle chile powder and red pepper flakes)
1 teaspoon of italian oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, divided
1 pound of large shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
8 corn tortillas, whole grain, warmed
1/4 small head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 avocados, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 lime
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to coat the skillet. When the oil is warmed through, add the garlic, peanuts, ancho chiles, and cascabel chiles. Cook for 3 minutes stirring often, then remove from heat.
- Transfer the oil and peanut mixture to the bowl of a food processor. Add the oregano and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground.
- Return the large skillet to medium heat. (No need to clean it out). Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, then add the shrimp. Season the shrimp with the paprika and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each corn tortilla with a spoonful of cabbage, a slice of avocado, a spoonful of shrimp, and a spoonful of salsa macha. Squeeze the juice of a fresh lime over the assembled tacos before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information
Calories:
290kcal
Carbohydrates:
15g
Fat:
20g
Saturated Fat:
3g
Fiber:
3g
Protein:
16g
Sodium:
440mg
Sugar:
3g
