Tacos de Chapulines
Crispy roasted grasshoppers tossed with lime and garlic, served in warm tortillas with avocado and salsa. A traditional Mexican street food that's nutty, crunchy, and surprisingly approachable.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add chapulines and sauté, stirring often, until they darken slightly and smell toasty, 3–4 minutes.
Step 4
Squeeze lime juice over the chapulines and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 6
Divide chapulines among tortillas. Top with avocado slices and salsa. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless)
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
- lime juicer or press
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
