Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 unit

corn tortillas

toasted

6 leaves

green leaf lettuce

washed, halved

0.5 pound

lobster

cooked, poached

0.5 pound

crabmeat

cooked, poached

0.5 pound

shrimp

cooked, poached

0.5 pound

salmon

cooked, poached

1.5 cup

Citrus Cucumber Relish

0.5 unit

avocado

peeled, seeded, mashed

1 cup

sweet peas

blanched

0.5 bunch

red radishes

washed, trimmed, thinly sliced

0.5 bunch

cilantro

leaves only, roughly chopped

2 unit

limes

halved

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

Step 1
~2 min

Toast corn tortillas until warm and pliable.

Step 2
~2 min

Lay toasted tortillas on a clean surface.

Step 3
~2 min

Line each tortilla with a piece of green leaf lettuce.

Step 4
~2 min

Top lettuce with cooked lobster, crabmeat, shrimp, and salmon.

Step 5
~2 min

Spoon 2 tablespoons of Citrus Cucumber Relish over the seafood.

Step 6
~2 min

Add a small dab of mashed avocado.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of blanched sweet peas over the avocado.

Step 8
~2 min

Garnish with a few slices of red radish.

Step 9
~2 min

Add a pinch of roughly chopped cilantro leaves.

Step 10
~2 min

Squeeze a half lime over each taco.

Step 11
~2 min

Drizzle 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil on top.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of spice.

Use high-quality seafood for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The relish can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Mexican rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Black beans
Guacamole
Salsa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Casual

Popularity Score

75/100

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