Mexican Seafood Recipes
Along the coast of Mexico, in places such as Baja and Veracruz, you will find some of the most delicious, light and fresh seafood dishes known as “Mariscos”. Here’s our collection of Mexican seafood recipes.
Ceviche
Veracruz, a port city on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, is renown for its ceviche. With prawns, lots of lime juice, crunchy carrot, onion, cucumber and jalapeño, this ceviche recipe is a burst of summery fresh flavours.
Bacalao
Transport yourself to a breathtaking seaside escape as you discover the irresistible flavours of Bacalao. This is an authentic recipe that will transport your taste buds to the coastal beauty and culinary delights of Mexico.
Grilled Shrimp
Looking for a very tasty recipe for shrimp or prawns, then this is it! A marinade using our Crunchy Salsa Macha gives a spicy-smoky taste to these deliciously charred shrimps.
Everything you need to make Mexican seafood dishes at home!
Gran Luchito’s authentic Mexican flavours pair well with seafood, so be sure to stock up on:
When marinating shellfish and seafood, Gran Luchito Chipotle Lime Paste is perfect for adding a smoky, fruity flavour. Our Habanero Fajita and Taco Mix adds a fresh, zingy flavour, and our classic Chipotle Paste has a richer, deeper smoky flavour.
Our Hot Habañero Mango Salsa’s fresh, fruity flavour is delicious for dipping prawn quesadillas into or topping prawn tacos.
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Shrimp Tostada
Shrimp tostadas are a mouth-watering Mexican dish that is sure to transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Mexico. These crispy tortillas are piled high with plump and juicy shrimp, fresh veggies, and zesty salsa, creating a delicious flavor explosion in every bite. ...
Ceviche
This prawn ceviche is light, delicious and fresh, and is a great intro to making ceviche at home as it uses cooked prawns. Accompany with Tortilla Chips to scoop up the goodness....
Aguachile
Here's our beautiful Aguachile recipe - raw fresh prawns cooked in lime juice and covered in a spicy marinade using our Medium Taco Seasoning. ...
Coconut Prawns
Warm and freshly made coconut prawns served with hot mango salsa are just what you need over the warm summer months, and perfect for entertaining friends and family....
Prawn Quesadilla
Calling all seafood lovers and Chipotle Paste fans, this toasty, gooey and delicious Prawn Quesadilla recipe is for you! Team it with our Hot Habanero and Mango Salsa!...
Pescado Empanizado
Pescado Empanizado is a popular Latin American dish consisting of breaded and fried fish fillets. It is typically made using white fish such as tilapia, cod, or snapper. ...
Bacalao
Bacalao is one of those special dishes that's preserved by grandmas in Mexican families and passed on from generation to generation. A delicious fish stew using salted cod!...
Prawn Fajitas
With a touch of tequila, lime, and our signature smoky Chipotle Paste, these prawns fajitas are seriously fun food that are guaranteed to put a smile on everyones face....
Chipotle Prawns
As far as chilli prawn recipes go, this Chipotle Prawns recipe works as a starter or main. For a simple meal serve alongside crusty bread, ready to be dipped into the pan juices....
Chipotle Prawn Tacos
Use our Chipotle Paste to marinate your prawns in this gorgeous Chipotle Prawn Tacos recipe! A super easy, smoky recipe that everyone will love....
Grilled Avocado With Chipotle Prawns
The avocados are quickly charred on the BBQ or a griddle pan—just enough to get those beautiful grill marks while keeping them creamy inside. They're then loaded with a prawn salad tossed in a smoky chipotle dressing for a punch of heat and flavour....
Grilled Shrimp
Looking for a very tasty recipe for shrimp or prawns, then this is it! A marinade using our Crunchy Salsa Macha gives a spicy-smoky taste to these deliciously charred shrimps...
Seafood Enchiladas
An amazing scrumptious and creamy enchiladas recipe, especially for the seafood lovers out there! Our Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce is the perfect pairing for these Seafood Enchiladas....
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Mexican SeafoodFAQs
Here are our most frequently asked questions about Mexican Seafood recipes. If you’d like to ask one, please do so in the comments section below the recipe. To learn more about making Mexican seafood dishes at home, be sure to check out the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel.
Seafood in Mexico is called Mariscos and includes prawns, clams, crab, mussels, lobster, octopus and squid.
With a high water content (around 84%) 100g of prawns has only 70 calories, 15g of protein and less than 1g of fat.
We think our chipotle chilli king prawns recipe is pretty hard to beat! The prawns are marinated in chipotle butter and cooked with the marinade which turns into a deliciously smoky, buttery sauce perfect for dipping crusty bread into!