Jul 14 2026

Cancun Tacos (2) Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Flour tortilla, cheese, bacon, purple cabbage, Azteca, pickled onion, tomato, cilantro, black beans. Choice of: Shrimp | Salmon

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Ingredients

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Taco Base

Seasoning

Method

Prepare the Protein

  1. 1

    For Shrimp

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Drizzle lime juice over cooked shrimp and set aside.

  2. 2

    For Salmon

    If using salmon, ensure it is cooked and flaked. Mix with lime juice, salt, and pepper, and set aside.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 3

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.

  2. 4

    Build the Taco

    On each tortilla, layer black beans, cheese, bacon, purple cabbage, pickled onions, diced tomatoes, and your choice of shrimp or salmon. Top with chopped cilantro.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Serve tacos warm with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

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