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Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

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Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

Crispy fried iguana tacos with a cool ají amarillo crema. Golden, well-seasoned meat in warm tortillas, the best of Latin American street food.

Medium

45 min

Serves 4

United States (Florida)

Fried & Crispy Iguana

Street Food & Handhelds

Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

Recipe Source: GrillGirl – Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

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Ingredients

•1 medium iguana (use backstraps/leg meat), cut bite-size
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
•Oil for frying
•4 tortillas
•1 cup shredded cabbage
•1 avocado, sliced
•1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
•1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
•Lime wedges, smoked paprika (garnish)

Instructions

1
Mix flour with Cajun seasoning; dredge iguana pieces.
2
Fry at ~350°F until golden and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
3
Stir crema with aji amarillo paste to make sauce.
4
Assemble tacos with fried iguana, cabbage, avocado, crema; finish with lime.

Recipe Details

Cook Time45 min

Servings4

Difficulty

Medium

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