Tacos Veracruz

tacos veracruz

Tacos Veracruz

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This is the only place you'll find authentic Veracruz tacos. The recipe originates from the Gulf of Mexico region in Veracruz, Mexico.
Servings: 4
Calories: 222

Ingredients
 

topping

  • 1 ripe avocado peeled and mashed
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

filling

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 red or green chilli pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 tbsps tomato puree
  • 6 tbsps water
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 oz peeled prawns cooked, roughly chopped
  • 4 taco shells

Instructions

  • First mix the topping ingredients together, cover and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a small, deep bowl for 30 seconds on HIGH. Add the shallot, green pepper, cumin and chilli pepper and cook for 2 - 3 minutes to soften slightly Stir once or twice during cooking.
  • Add the tomato puree and water. If the sauce is too thick add an additional spoonful of water.
  • Add the salt and pepper and stir in the prawns. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on MEDIUM to heat the prawns through.
  • Spoon into the taco shells and top with the avocado mixture.
Calories: 222 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 677 mg
Potassium: 625 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 4 g
Vitamin A: 731 IU
Vitamin C: 30 mg
Calcium: 56 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine Mexican
Ingredients Prawn
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