Tex-Mex Fish & Shrimp Taco

Learn how to make authentic Tex-Mex fish or shrimp tacos topped with fresh pico de gallo and a creamy avocado, lime, cilantro, and yogurt sauce. Fresh, vibrant flavors and easy techniques for a delicious homemade meal.

60 minsSession Duration
beginnerLevel
$50Private Session
$30Group Class
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Suelen Santiago
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Suelen Santiago

Verified Host
Brazil
10 years experience
Portuguese
English

Hi! I’m a professional chef with 10 years of international culinary experience between Brazil and the United States. I specializing in hot kitchen, pastry, bakery, and high-volume hospitality operations. My background includes working in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private consulting, with culinary influences from New Orleans, Nashville, and the Northeast of Brazil. Throughout my career, I’ve developed and executed high-quality culinary projects for diverse clients, combining creativity, technical expertise, and strong operational leadership.

Ingredients

4 small Fish fillet (tilapia/mahi-mahi/snapper) or 10 un Large Shrimp
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 onion powder
1/2 smoked paprika
Salt to taste
1/4 lime juice or Vinegar
2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
For pico de gallo:
1 medium tomato
1/2 small white or red onion
1/2 small yellow bell pepper
1/2 small red bell pepper
1/3 jalapeno (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
For Avocado lime cilantro sauce:
1 small avocado
1/4 cup cilantro
1/3 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 un grated garlic
3 tbsp plain greek yogurt
1/2 lime juice
2 cup Lettuce to serve
6 to 10un Tortilla Wrap (small to medium size)
50g / 1.76oz Grated Cheddar cheese (to serve)

Tips & Swaps

If you find the taco seasoning, you can use it and replace all the seasoning placed on the ingredients list. Also, if you like spicy food, bring your favorite spicy sauce to serve!

Preparation

Organize all the ingredients for the class. Also for this class you will need a baking tray, skillet pan, brush, knife, cutting board, blender, mixer hand or food mortar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2115 kcal
Protein158 g
Fat104 g
Carbohydrates155 g
Fiber25 g
Sugars16 g
Sodium2320 mg
Cholesterol535 mg

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Private: $50Group: N/A