Best Citrus Tacos Recipes

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.

CITRUS FISH TACOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon lime juice and jalapeno pepper. Cover and refrigerate., Place fish in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining orange juice concentrate, lime juice and taco seasoning. Pour over fish; toss gently to coat. Cover and bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Place a spoonful of the fish mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce and pineapple salsa; roll up.

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.

SKINNY CITRUS SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix shrimp and marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cucumber salsa fresca ingredients. In small bowl, mix yogurt crema ingredients.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink. Drain, if needed. Spoon shrimp on tortillas; top with cucumber salsa fresca, and drizzle with yogurt crema.

CITRUS AND HERB MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine 1/3 cup of the orange juice, the jalapeños, garlic, peppercorns and salt.
• Puree until the peppercorns are completely crushed.
• Add the cilantro and the remaining 1/3 cup orange juice and puree until smooth.
• In a frying pan oil pan and cook chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked, add mixture from food processor/blender.
• Dice chicken and stir in back in frying pan with juices and marinade until browned.
• Warm tortillas in damp dish towel in microwave for 2 minutes.
• Add diced chicken, salsa and guacamole.

FISH TACOS WITH CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, chile powder, salt and pepper. Dust the fillets on both sides with the flour mixture.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the fillets in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes when you poke it with a fork. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and break each into a few big pieces.
• Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas and top with the Citrus Salsa.
• To Make Citrus Salsa: In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix again before serving. Makes 2 cups.

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.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CITRUS CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the orange and lime juices, sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, corn, and jalapeno and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp with the tortillas and the slaw.

CITRUS TACOS

Steps:

• Process the lime juice, zest, avocado, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor until smooth. Gradually add the oil until emulsified. Season the dressing, to taste, with additional salt and pepper.
• Using a paring knife and working over a large bowl to catch the juice, remove the peel and white pith from the oranges. Cut between the membranes to remove the segments directly into the bowl. Squeeze any excess juice from the membranes directly into the bowl and discard the membranes. Add the watercress and dried cranberries. Toss with the orange juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• To serve: Spread 1 side of the jicama slices with a little of the dressing. Using the jicama slices as you would a tortilla, place the watercress salad in the center of each jicama slice and fold to make tacos.
• Cook's Note: The dressing can also be made by hand. Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth and add the lime zest and juice. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CITRUS SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the orange and lime juices, sour cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, corn, and jalapeño and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp with the tortillas and the slaw.

CITRUS PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Mix oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in small bowl Season cubed pork with spice mixture. Saute pork in a little oil until brown on all sides (10 min) In crockpot add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, honey, orange and lime juice, halves of orange and lime. Add seared pork, garlic, onions. Stir. Cook covered until pork is easily shred (3-4 hours). Remove meat from crockpot once done. Shred in bowl. Place remaining liquid in medium saucepan and cook until it becomes a slightly syrup (10 min). Toss with shredded pork. Serve with cilantro, corn, sour cream, cheese in tortillas.