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Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of Mexico's coast. The wonderful smells of the shrimp, garlic, and onion will fill your house and make everyone's mouths water. I cooked these tonight for Cinco de Mayo and both we and our kids absolutely loved them. I left…

5 votes
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Mexican Seafood Chowder

Mexican Seafood Chowder by Jason Freund

There are two challenges to this dish: one is to get the right balance of salt, garlic, saffron, and jalapeno; and the other is to not overcook the seafood. This recipe is straight from Sunset, 12/2001.

1 vote
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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos by John Spottiswood

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with beans on the side. They simply melt in your mouth!

4 votes
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Mussels Vinaigrette

Mussels Vinaigrette by Evelyn Scott

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.

2 votes
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Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail

Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail by Lauren

A refreshing Baja style Shrimp Cocktail serve in a glass with cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado in a mixture of cocktail sauce and orange juice. I added my own twist by adding chopped Jicama for extra crunch!

1 vote
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Spicy Crab Tostadas

Spicy Crab Tostadas by John Shacklett

Tostada is a open face taco, generally with more fillings than a standard taco. The taco shell is baked not fried You can make the tostada salad mixture a few hour ahead and store in the refrigerator and top the tostada right before serving.

1 vote
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Chilapachole

Chilapachole by RecipeKing

Chilapachole is a spicy crab soup enjoyed along the Gulf of Mexico. It takes only 40 minutes from start to finish.The crabmeat in a spicy tomato broth makes for a good starter or a side to a spicy Mexican meal. The secret to this delicious soup is the pan roasted vegetables which adds a deep flavor to the soup. It is also a low…

1 vote
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Tacos by Carolinaheartstrings

I cannot get enough of them. I love everything about this dish. Depending on how spicy you like your shrimp you can grill them with no spice, a little spice or lots of spice. I like mine grilled with just a dusting of chili powder. Use your favorite kind of shell, corn or flour, crispy or not and pile the shrimp high with my pico…

1 vote
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