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Steak and Shrimp Chimichurri Tacos

Steak and Shrimp Tacos with Chimichurri

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Steak and Shrimp Chimichurri Tacos are the ultimate upgrade to taco night! Juicy steak, spicy shrimp and fresh chimichurri bring all the flavors in one bite!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of Skirt Steak
  • 1 pound of raw shrimp
  • 2 tbsp SPG blend (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
  • 2 tbsp Blackening seasoning
  • Yellow corn tortillas
  • 4 oz Oaxaca Cheese

Marinade

  • Juice from 2 naval oranges
  • Juice from 3 Limes
  • 1/4 cup green onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 12 oz lager beer

Chimichurri

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Assemble the marinade in a bowl. Combine and mix:  juice from 2 naval oranges, 3 limes, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 3 tbsp BBQ rub, 1 lager beer.
  2. Add the skirt steak to the bowl and let it marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill for direct high heat cooking.
  4. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade, then pat it dry and season the outside with a light coating of a SPG blend.
  5. Place the shrimp on a skewers, then season them with a blackening seasoning.
  6. Assemble the chimichurri by hand chopping the parsley, cilantro and garlic then combining them in a bowl with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper.
  7. Grill the skirt steak over direct heat for 3-4 minutes each side. Remove it from the grill once it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F, then let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Grill the skewered shrimp over direct heat for 2-3 minutes each side. Remove them from the grill once they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  9. Slice the skirt steak against the grain, then chop it up into bite size pieces for the most tender bite.
  10. Assemble the tacos on a yellow corn tortilla with Oaxaca Cheese, steak, shrimp and chimichurri.
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  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican