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This week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to the winner of the 2022 Taco Rumble competition, Tacos Cucuy.
He samples the menu with the owner, Chef Paul Morales, and discusses the inspirations behind his tacos.
Next up, David heads to Fort Worth to check out the #1 BBQ joint in the state, according to Texas Monthly.
After that, he heads to Bird Bakery in Alamo Heights to sample sweet and savory options.
David talks with the owner, Elizabeth Chambers, about her long family ties to baking in San Antonio.
Next, he takes us to Houston to see what’s on the menu at Flippin Patties, a burger joint with a Filipino twist.
David then heads to Big’z Burger Joint to pair ice-cold Shiner beer with loaded cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches.
Then, David heats things up in the Texas Eats Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Nicola Blaque of The Jerk Shack. The two whip up a simple, delicious garlic shrimp recipe you can try at home.
David wraps things up with a San Antonio native celebrity, searching for the spiciest bites in the Alamo City, at Pete’s Tako House.
You don’t want to miss this delicious episode of Texas Eats!
Chef Nicola Black’s Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Seasoning Mix
- Olive Oil
- Stick of Butter
- Garlic
- Sambal Orange Juice
Directions:
- Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning
- Heat pan and coat with olive oil
- Add garlic to the pan
- Add butter to the pan
- Allow the garlic to cook until slightly browned
- Add shrimp to pan and cook until slightly red
- Add the juice of half an orange
- Stir shrimp to coat in sauce
- Serve with rice, noodles or salad
- Enjoy!
Restaurants featured this week:
Tacos Cucuy
Food Truck
Goldee’s BBQ
4645 Dick Price Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140
Bird Bakery
5912 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Flip ‘n Patties
1809 Eldridge Pkwy Suite 108, Houston, TX 77077
Big’z Burger Joint
10106 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78251
Pete’s Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
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