What to Put Tajin on
Tajin seasoning – an aromatic combination of salt, dehydrated lime juice and chili peppers – adds zesty spice to almost anything. This Latin American spice brings out the full potential of fresh fruits and vegetables while giving texture to rice dishes and piquing up guacamole.
At Mexican/Latino markets and restaurants, fruit cups filled with mango, watermelons, pineapples, jicama or other fruits adorned with Tajin are common sights. This citrusy, salty-sweet combination also makes an excellent rim for cocktails!
Breakfast
Tajin is an easy-to-use spice blend that adds an irresistibly spicy kick to virtually any dish. Crafted with ground dried chili peppers, dehydrated lime and sea salt for optimal results, Tajin’s classic mix enhances fresh fruits, vegetables and protein-rich meals alike. Just a pinch will do; start out slowly until you reach your preferred level of flavor – Tajin comes in various varieties such as low sodium options.
Tajine is an excellent addition to sweet dishes, thanks to its salty-sweet combination. Sprinkle a pinch on slices of watermelon, mango and pineapple for an elegant snack or add it to a fruit salad for an exotic touch. Tajin also elevates frozen treats like popsicles or sorbet for a truly indulgent experience!
Tajin spices make an excellent seasoning choice for protein-rich foods such as shrimp, chicken or beef. Tajin is also great as an addition to barbecue rubs on steak or chicken before grilling, or used to enhance any guacamole spreads you might make!
Tajin spice adds zesty sweetness to many breakfast foods, from oatmeal and muesli to fresh fruit parfait. Just a pinch can give the dish an instantaneous spicy-sweet boost, or it makes an attractive finishing touch in fruit parfait.
Tajin can also make for deliciously flavorful grilled chicken when used to season the meat with olive oil and Tajin Clasico, or added as part of a stir fry recipe or taco sauce recipe.
Tajin makes an excellent alternative to lime juice when serving eggs; especially delicious with sunny side-up or scrambled dishes. Tajin may also be used to enliven salads or to season roasted chickpeas and potatoes.
Tajin is an easy, delicious addition to snacks that makes any snack more tasty – chips or crackers alike can enjoy its flavors. Also great as part of homemade snack mixes including nuts (pistachios and pumpkin seeds) and dried fruits, or used on drink rims as an exciting way to garnish margaritas or micheladas!
Snacks
Tajin is an essential staple in Mexican restaurants and well-stocked grocery stores alike, but it can also add zest to other foods. Made of chili powder, chiles, sea salt and dehydrated lime juice – Tajin adds salty, sour and spicy elements that combine perfectly for any dish – especially delicious when combined with fresh fruit! Tajin works wonders on snacks and condiments too.
Mexicans love fruit salads topped with Tajin (an aromatic condiment made from fermented fruit and spices) or chamoy, an all-time Mexican favorite made of fermented fruits. Tajin adds refreshing sweetness, making any fruit cup or fruit salad stand out with vibrant, special flavor!
For a nutritious and flavorful snack that the whole family will love, mix Tajin into homemade guacamole for an irresistibly tasty combination of spicy-sour flavors in avocado combined with citrusy tajin. You will soon have an irresistibly tasty snack to share!
Tajin can make for an easy, delicious topping on classic Mexican street food such as elote – grilled corn covered in butter and cheese – thanks to its combination of sweet, sour and salty elements that work harmoniously together for an irresistibly delicious treat. Furthermore, its tart yet salty flavors stand out against its sweetness to provide a delightful crunch that complements perfectly any sweet flavors in elote or any seafood ceviche you might make use of it with.
Tajin can become your new go-to seasoning for adding flavorful flair to your favorite proteins. Keep a bottle in your pantry and you’ll always have an instant way of adding something deliciously tangy tajin-seasoned food, whether that means chicken tacos, fried fish fillet or spicy beef brisket bowl! For Keto dieters looking for snack options like Sabritones but without gluten and carbs – 4505 Meats recently released a Keto-friendly pork rind snack covered in Tajin by 4505 Meats that makes these irresistibly addictive tangy delicious treats!
Desserts
Tajin’s tarty kick adds zesty charm to many desserts and fruit dishes alike – particularly watermelons! Just a pinch of seasoning can boost watermelon sweetness; mangoes, papayas, pineapples, apples and pears become exotic treats that taste even fresher when drizzled with some of this exciting powder. Tajin also pairs perfectly with various dips or spreads that you can spice up by sprinkleing some on.
Add a sprinkle of Tajin spice to elevate the classic shrimp cocktail for an amazing tasting experience that balances sweet, salty, spicy and sour flavors in every bite! Tajin also makes an excellent companion for delicious snacks like tortilla chips or corn puffs and is great for adding depth of flavor in baked potato fries and creamy dips like this Tex-Mex Hummus dip!
Churros make another delicious pairing with tajin. Made of fried dough rolled in sugar before being dusted with cinnamon and tajin, these sweet snacks are popular with children but adults alike can appreciate them, particularly when dipped into chocolate sauce for added pleasure.
Even ice cream can benefit from adding a dash of this seasoning. Vanilla or chocolate, this ingredient enhances the flavor of frozen custard while giving icy sorbets an exciting contrast in texture and color. Tajin drizzle and caramelized pine nuts top it off to complete an already delicious experience!
Yeast-free lemon pepper seasoning makes an excellent addition to other savory foods, enhancing marinades for shrimp, chicken, steak and fish as well as roasted vegetables such as carrots and jicama. Furthermore, this zesty spice adds depth and zing to barbecued meats as a rub. Additionally, its aroma adds depth and flair when used in dips such as guacamole or hummus and fresh salads alike – not forgetting drinks such as margaritas, squirt soda or simply Bloody Mary!
Drinks
Tajin makes an ideal addition to a variety of drinks, from margaritas and Bloody Marys to any refreshing beverage that could use an extra zesty kick and saltiness boost. Tajin also adds zesty spice and extra saltiness when sprinkled on fresh seasonal fruits such as watermelons and cucumbers, making guacamole even healthier and zestier for picnics or outdoor cookouts!
Mexican fruit stands and roadside markets often sell chopped fresh fruit drizzled with lime juice and Tajin for an easy, satisfying snack that pairs sweet and salty flavors perfectly – it may become your new go-to when visiting farmers markets this summer!
Tajin sauce makes an excellent complement for avocado toast and guacamole, and any veggie salad. In particular, its mild spice and citrusy zest complement leafy greens such as jicama and chayote that do not offer much in terms of flavor alone. Tajin’s mild heat paired with its heart-healthy dose of olive oil create the ideal pair.
Tajin’s tangy, salty spice profile pairs beautifully with meaty dishes and street foods alike. It works wonders as an enhancer to chicken tacos to intensify their salty, spicy flavors while providing the ideal finishing touch to beef tacos like carne asada to birria. Tajin also makes a wonderful garnish for roasted vegetables like cauliflower or sweet potato; its sweetness brings out fruit’s natural sweetness; it even pairs beautifully with scrambled or sunny side up eggs providing the ideal combination of savory, salty, and spicy!