20 Delicious Mexican Seafood Recipes
If you love seafood and love spice, today we are sharing the best Mexican seafood recipes. From classic ceviches to shrimp tacos to authentic mariscos, there is something for everyone.
Are you a seafood lover who's always loves Mexican food? Well, you're in luck because we've got a list of mouth-watering Mexican seafood dishes that you're sure to love!
Mexico has a rich culinary heritage that spans centuries, and seafood plays a huge role in their cuisine. With over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, it's no surprise that Mexico has some of the best seafood dishes around.
From classic ceviche to modern takes on shrimp tacos, there's something for everyone to enjoy. And the best part? You don't have to travel all the way to Mexico to indulge in these delicious dishes. We'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to whip up these recipes right in your own kitchen.
Whether you're an experienced home cook or a beginner, we've got you covered. Our list includes easy-to-follow recipes that are easiest enough for a weeknight meal but tasty enough for a dinner party.
So what are you waiting for? Get ready to explore the world of Mexican seafood and discover your new favorite dish. Whether you're planning a Mexican-themed dinner party or just looking to step up your Taco Tuesday, we've got you covered.
So come on, let's dive in and discover the amazing world of Mexican seafood cuisine!
20 Mexican Seafood Recipes to Try!
Check out all the delicious recipes below.
Ceviche
Easy Fish Ceviche is a bright and refreshing Latin American dish made with fresh fish marinated in lime juice. It is easy to make, the perfect summer dish, and great as a main dish with tostadas or as a light appetizer or dip.
Ceviche Tostadas
These easy Ceviche Tostadas made with fresh fish cured in lime juice make a perfect warm weather meal or appetizer. Make them with any fresh white fish you like and serve on homemade baked tostada shells.
Shrimp Ceviche
This Easy Shrimp Ceviche with zesty lime marinated shrimp, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro is the perfect bright, refreshing dish for a hot day. Plus it couldn't be easier to make!
Aguachile
Learn how to make Aguachile, a spicy cold shrimp dish from Mexico! Raw shrimp is marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, and jalapenos and then served cold.
Cóctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)
This delicious Cóctel de Camarones is the Mexican version of shrimp cocktail with a delicious tomato-based sauce, cucumbers, onions, lime juice, cilantro, and fresh shrimp.
Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla, or Deviled Shrimp, is a spicy Mexican dish made with fresh shrimp in a delicious red chile sauce with guajillo chiles or chipotles. Ready in under 15 minutes, this spicy shrimp dish is easy to make at home!
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw with the perfect homemade spicy seasoning make the best seafood tacos and are so easy to make. Ready in less than 20 minutes!
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are a fresh, flavorful, and vibrant meal that highlights the bold flavors of Mexico! Flaky cod is coated in a dry spice rub, then pan-seared until crispy, flaky, and tender. Serve it inside warm corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, lime, and cilantro for the ultimate meal!
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp Fajitas make a delicious 15-minute dinner! Restaurant-worthy fajitas packed with shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and homemade fajita seasoning.
Salmon Tostadas
Salmon Tostadas are made with flaky salmon, bright pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado, all stacked on top of a perfectly crispy tostada shell. Serve alongside some rice and beans for the ultimate weeknight dinner!
Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla, or Deviled Shrimp, is a spicy Mexican dish made with fresh shrimp in a delicious red chile sauce with guajillo chiles or chipotles. Ready in under 15 minutes, this spicy shrimp dish is easy to make at home!
Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened Fish Tacos are the ultimate twist on classic fish tacos. Made with blackened white fish that's topped with a mouth-watering mango salsa, this irresistible taco recipe is bound to become a new household favorite.
Aguachile
Learn how to make Aguachile, a spicy cold shrimp dish from Mexico! Raw shrimp is marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, and jalapenos and then served cold.
Ceviche
Easy Fish Ceviche is a bright and refreshing Latin American dish made with fresh fish marinated in lime juice. It is easy to make, the perfect summer dish, and great as a main dish with tostadas or as a light appetizer or dip.
Ceviche Tostadas
These easy Ceviche Tostadas made with fresh fish cured in lime juice make a perfect warm weather meal or appetizer. Make them with any fresh white fish you like and serve on homemade baked tostada shells.
Salmon Tacos with Corn Salsa
Get ready to take your classic fish tacos to the next level with these mouth-watering Salmon Tacos! Made with blackened salmon and a flavorful corn salsa packed into warm tortillas, this easy healthy recipe makes the perfect addition to taco night.
Shrimp Ceviche
This Easy Shrimp Ceviche with zesty lime marinated shrimp, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro is the perfect bright, refreshing dish for a hot day. Plus it couldn't be easier to make!
Mexican Shrimp Skillet
Mexican Shrimp Skillet with black beans, corn, and tender shrimp is ready in less than 10 minutes and tastes amazing.
Mango Shrimp Tostadas
Mango Shrimp Tostadas are a quick and healthy meal with seasoned shrimp, black beans, and a mango slaw made with cabbage, corn, and avocado.
Fish Taco Bowls with Avocado Slaw
These simple Fish Taco Bowls are perfectly spicy with a delicious lime cabbage slaw and creamy avocado for a low-carb alternative to fish tacos.
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are packed with sweet and spicy flavors from an easy homemade spice rub for the shrimp and the best mango and black bean salsa on top.
Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
These Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw couldn't be more delicious or easy for that matter. They come together in less than thirty minutes and are as good as any restaurant dish.
Pan Fried Garlic Lime Tilapia
Pan Fried Tilapia is made with just five ingredients for the perfect quick and easy meal. This tilapia dish is anything but boring and a great fish recipe to add to your rotation.
Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil
Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon with honey and garlic is an easy 20-minute dinner that the whole family will love. It's easy to make and is a must for anyone who loves cilantro.
Shrimp Tostadas
Shrimp Tostadas are an easy and healthy dinner packed with spicy shrimp, black beans, corn, veggies, and avocado for a Mexican meal that's ready in less than twenty minutes.
Fish Tacos and Avocado Crema
These easy fish tacos have the most amazing spice blend and are served with an avocado and lime crema that is so so good.
Easy Taco and Seafood Seasoning
If I am looking to make a quick, Mexican-inspired seafood fish, most of the time I am reaching for this all-purpose taco seasoning or fish taco seasoning mix.
It is the perfect blend of spices for fish and seafood. Simply coat any fish, shrimp, or scallops in olive oil, lime juice, and one of these seasoning mixes for an easy tasty meal. Then cook the seafood or fish on the grill, in a hot skillet, or baked in the oven.
Don't Forget These Tasty Side Dishes
Although most people think of rice and beans when it comes to Mexican side dishes, there are so many more options. Here are some favorites to serve with seafood.
- Fish Taco Slaw that works as a side salad or taco topping
- Mexican Street Corn
- Charro Beans
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Homemade Tostada Shells (or tortilla chips)
- Refried Beans
- Creamy Mexican Colelsaw
- Mexican Chopped Salad
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Corn tortillas
Salsa and Toppings
Not all Mexcian seafood recipes need extra toppings or salsa, but when we are serving seafood tacos and tostadas, there will definitely be toppings.
- Pickled red onions
- Pico de gallo
- Avocado or guacamole
- Corn salsa
- Pineapple salsa
Tips and Tricks for Making Mexican Seafood Dishes
There are so many different types of Mexican seafood recipes from ceviche to seafood soup to tacos, tostadas, and deliciously seasoned fish and shrimp dishes. All of these dishes have a few things in common.
- Use fresh local seafood: Along the coasts of Mexico, most of the dishes you see are made with fresh fish and seafood caught in local waters. When cooking Mexican seafood, look for really fresh fish and seafood. Common seafood used in Mexican dishes includes:
- Shrimp (camarones)
- Red snapper (huachinango)
- Oysters (ostiones)
- Octopus (pulpo)
- Tuna (atún)
- Lobster (langosta)
- Marlin (aguja)
- Fresh water and salt water local fish (pescado)
- Fresh, bright flavors: Whether prepared raw or cooked, Mexican fish and seafood recipes use tons of fresh produce and flavors. Make sure to embrace garlic, fresh cilantro, onions, tomatoes, tomatillos, cucumbers, avocado, and chile peppers. Don't be shy about making the dish really flavorful and bright.
- Bold spices and chiles: Like many Mexican dishes, fresh chile peppers like jalapenos and serrano peppers are often found in seafood dishes. You will also find dried chiles and salsas used.
- Embrace spice and acid: Don't be afraid to add spice and lots of fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
- Traditional cooking methods: Mexican seafood and fish recipes are cooked in a number of ways but use traditional methods like grilling, sauteing, stewing. Raw preparations use lime juice to cure the fish or shellfish.
Looking for more authentic Mexican seafood dishes?
Here are five more popular Mexican seafood dishes to try.
- Pescado zarandeado (Marinated grilled fish form Nayarit with soy sauce, chilies, tomato, and garlic)
- Arroz a la tumbada (Rice dish from Veracruz with red snapper, shrimp, crab, octopus, langoustine, and clams)
- Pescado a la Veracruzana (Traditional dish dish from Veracuz with capers, tomatoes, garlic, olives, and jalapeno)
- Tacos Gobernador (tasty tacos from Sinoloa with shrimp, cheese, peppers, onions, and tomatoes)
- Mexican Seafood Stew (Caldo de Siete Mares) (Traditional seafood soup with seven types of seafood in a spicy tomato broth)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about these recipes.
What are the most famous dishes prepared with seafood in Mexico?
The most iconic Mexican seafood dish is ceviche made with raw fish and/or shellfish marinated in lime juice. Normally it is served with onions and fresh cilantro.
However, there are so many more Mexican dishes made with seafood including camarones a la diabla, pescado zarandeado, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, seafood tostadas, seafood cocktails, grilled fish, aguachile, and more.
What is the most popular fish to eat in Mexico?
So many different types of fish are used in Mexican cuisine and it varies based on what region you are in. Perhaps the most famous fish used in Mexican cooking is the red snapper, or huachinango, which is used in many dishes.
More Mexican Recipes To Try
Looking for more recipe ideas inspired from Mexico? Try these next.
Mexican Seafood Tacos
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs shrimp (or fish or scallops)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
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Notes
This recipe works for any white fish, salmon, shrimp, or scallops. It can also be served as a tostada or on its own with rice and beans.
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