As a host, you want your main course to be memorable, but finding ways to make your dinner dishes stick in guests’ minds can prove a challenge. Choosing toppings that seamlessly complement every aspect of your favorite taco recipe can create a cohesive dish sure to help your party stand out.
Guacamole pairs well with every taco meat and seasoning — from citrusy fish to spicy beef — and adds a creamy texture that easily integrates into any taco dish.
Here are 4 taco recipes featuring guacamole toppings that are sure to grab guests’ attention at your next event –
For a veggie-centered version of fish tacos, try these lettuce fish tacos with tangy guacamole and spicy vegetables. A citrus guacamole sits atop fried fish, seasoned pickled veggies, and leafy lettuce. Cotija cheese helps to mellow the flavors in lime, white wine vinegar, and spicy jalapeño.
Classic guacamole complements the spicy seasonings in these baja-style fish tacos. Whitefish fillets seasoned in cumin and paprika bring the heat, while sliced vegetables add balance and color to the plate.
Try a traditional take on a Mexican street-food favorite with these crispy beef and guacamole tacos. Ground beef spiced with taco seasoning combines with shredded lettuce and a creamy guacamole topping.
Guacamole made with garlic, corn, and grape tomatoes pairs with seasoned chicken breasts in this chicken taco recipe Rosemary, olive oil, and lime juice season the meat, while jalapeño adds a hint of heat to the guacamole topping.
No matter what meat filling you choose for the taco recipe at your next event, adding a guacamole topping will give guests something to taco ‘bout. Serve your guacamole taco topping in a bowl for guests to portion themselves or spoon it onto each plate yourself for festive flair.
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