The recipe is for Ensenada-style shrimp and fish tacos. The video starts with the preparation of accompaniments, including pickled red onion, a creamy sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, avocado, cilantro, and white vinegar, and a simple pico de gallo with cucumber.
For the shrimp and fish, a mixture of flour, baking powder, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper is prepared. The shrimp and fish are then coated with the mixture and fried in peanut oil. The fish is cooked for 6-7 minutes, while the shrimp is cooked for less than 5 minutes.
Corn tortillas are heated on a comal and used to make the tacos. The tacos are assembled with the fried shrimp or fish, cabbage, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, and creamy sauce.
The video also shows a variation of the recipe using flour tortillas, refried beans, and grated cheese. The presenter emphasizes the importance of using fresh ingredients and not omitting any of the accompaniments to get the full flavor of the dish.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Habanero peppers and red onion are chopped and mixed with lemon juice, sea salt, and white vinegar.
2. Serrano and morita chiles are boiled for about five minutes.
3. A creamy sauce is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cream, mustard, ripe avocados, cilantro, and a splash of vinegar.
4. The sauce is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
5. The sauce is designed for seafood, fish, and shrimp tacos.
6. Pickled onions are made by soaking sliced onions in a mixture of lemon juice, salt, and white vinegar.
7. A mixture for frying is made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
8. The mixture is combined with beer, milk, or browned butter to achieve the right consistency.
9. Shrimp is seasoned with salt, garlic, and pepper before being fried.
10. Fish can also be used in place of shrimp.
11. Peanut oil is recommended for frying due to its high heat tolerance.
12. The oil is heated to 320°F (175°C) before frying.
13. A thermometer can be used to check the oil temperature.
14. Alternatively, a small piece of onion can be used to test the oil temperature.
15. Shrimp takes less than 5 minutes to fry and is cooked when it turns golden brown.
16. Fish takes 6-7 minutes to fry and is cooked when it reaches a golden brown color.
17. Corn tortillas are recommended for tacos.
18. Refried beans and grated cheese can be added to the tacos.
19. Pico de gallo is made with chopped onion, cilantro, tomato, and lemon juice.
20. The key to Ensenada-style tacos is the combination of flavors and textures from the various toppings.