Citrus Tacos Food

CITRUS MAHI MAHI TACOS

Steps:

• Put a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet; arrange the fish fillets side by side on the foil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Combine the achiote paste, lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, scallions, chile powder, vinegar and brown sugar in a blender; pulse until smooth. Pour the mixture over the fish and turn to coat using tongs. Scatter the thyme sprigs and bay leaves over the fish, then top with orange slices. Cover the fish with another piece of foil and crimp the edges to tightly seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the herbs and orange slices. Serve the fish in tortillas with assorted toppings.
• Trim 2 bunches spring onions; halve lengthwise, if large. Cook in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until tender and blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into pieces and sprinkle with lime juice and salt.

CITRUS SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the jicama, mango, pimentos, cilantro and scallions.
• For the citrus marinade: In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, orange juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, lime zest and juice and a pinch of pepper. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• For serving: Top individual chips with a small scoop of the marinated shrimp mixture. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro leaves.

CITRUS PORK TACOS WITH CARAMELIZED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 1.Preheat conventional oven to 400°F. 2.Heat oil in saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper as desired. Add to hot pan and sear on all sides until browned. Transfer pork to small saucepan over medium heat and add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, onion, garlic cloves, Mexican oregano, cumin and chicken broth; bring to boil, cover and transfer to oven and cook for 1 hour. Remove from oven, pull out pork and shred with two forks; keep warm. 3.In large mixing bowl, combine diced root vegetables, red onion, fresh thyme sprigs and season as desired with salt and black pepper, tossing while coating with non-stick spray. Spread vegetable mixture in a single layer across a non-stick baking pan. Roast in Preheated oven for 40 minutes or until crispy and tender. Remove from oven; keep warm. 4.Heat Mission® Artisan® Corn & Whole Wheat Tortillas according to package instructions. Place tortillas on flat work surface and divide shredded pork evenly and and top evenly with crispy root vegetables. Serve immediately with fresh orange wedges.

PULLED PORK TACOS WITH CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• For the pork: Sprinkle the pork with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a 5-quart saucepan. Cook the pork until brown, about 10 minutes. Add 3 cups water, the chicken broth, orange juice, cumin, chiles, garlic and onion. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pork is very tender, for 2 hours. Shred the pork into small pieces, using 2 forks. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salsa: Cut the ends off the oranges and grapefruits, place cut-side down on the counter, and cut away the peel. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Coarsely chop the fruit segments. Squeeze the juice from the membranes and reserve. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the reserved citrus juice, oil, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Add the fruit segments and toss until coated.
• To serve: Warm the tortillas by holding them over a burner for 30 seconds on each side or place in a dry skillet and heat over medium heat until warmed through. Place 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage in the center of each tortilla and place the pork on top. Spoon the salsa over the meat and serve.

COPYCAT WAHOO'S FISH TACO CITRUS SLAW

Steps:

• In small bowl combine lime juice, olive oil, sugar.
• Combine green onions, cilantro and coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
• Drizzle juice mixture over coleslaw mixture; toss well to coat.
• Chill for an hour, stir, and serve.