10 Mexican seafood recipes for Lent

The Lent season is perfect for enjoying some delicious Mexican seafood recipes that can range from the classic aguachile to versions of mixiotes, pozole, or alambres with your favorite seafood.

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Rice a la tumbadaTo prepare this Lent recipe or ideal for summer, you can choose from a varied mix of seafood, including shrimp, octopus, clams, mussels, and more. This easy rice is one of the most classic seafood recipes and a Mexican dish originating from Veracruz that is made with a variety of seafood and a tomato sauce.See recipe
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Shrimp tacos with cheeseMake these shrimp taquitos accompanied by bean pico de gallo; it's the perfect combination that will melt in your mouth due to its exquisite flavor.See recipe
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Green shrimp aguachileDid you know that to make green aguachile you only need 9 ingredients? Get encouraged to make this shrimp aguachile recipe, perfect for this Lent season or for hot days. Besides being super easy to make, this dish is low in calories and very nutritious, as shrimp contain protein, vitamin B12, and potassium.See recipe
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Seafood PozoleGive a twist to your pozole with this delicious seafood pozole recipe, full of flavor and with the special touch you need to enjoy a new version of delicious pozole.See recipe
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Chilaquiles with seafoodGive a twist to your classic chilaquiles and prepare these green chilaquiles with habanero, shrimp, octopus, and squid. Ideal for cravings and Lent.See recipe
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Seafood AlambrePrepare this seafood recipe, ideal for barbecues, weekends, or simply enjoying with family. It's also a great idea if you don't know what to prepare this Lent, as this seafood alambre recipe includes octopus, shrimp, and squid, along with delicious mushrooms and peppers. This version of alambre is easy to prepare and, of course, topped with melted cheese.See recipe
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Seafood QuesadillaWith this recipe, you will not only discover how to make fried quesadillas, but we will also teach you how to make colored dough. Try these delicious quesadillas stuffed with white fish, octopus, and shrimp perfect for Lent or for those craving weekends.See recipe
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Mexican-style shrimp-stuffed fishEating fish or seafood can be simple and with touches of traditional cuisine. A great example is this recipe for Mexican-style shrimp-stuffed fish, which is baked and served with sautéed spinach and a touch of chipotle.See recipe
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Seafood MolcajeteEating a delicious mix of spicy seafood is always a great idea. That's why we leave you this recipe for Seafood Molcajete made in aguachile that you can serve directly in the molcajete to keep it fresher.See recipe
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Seafood MixiotesMixiote is a traditional Mexican dish where the filling is marinated and cooked, usually consisting of a protein, in a chili adobo. In this case, we bring you this delicious seafood mixiote recipe with a chili guajillo, ancho, and morita adobo. The best option for Lent!See recipe