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Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets)

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These Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets) are nothing less than delicious!  Tilapia fillets are steamed and cooked in parchment packets with green zucchini, yellow squash, onions, tomatoes, chives, fresh garlic, paprika, butter and lemon wedges creating a savory broth.  Excellent lunch or meal.

Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets) served on a white platter.

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Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets)

Well I’m back on my seafood kick this week because these Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets) are right on key!  The tilapia is baked in their own individual parchment packets, loaded with yummy veggies, garlic, butter and lemon slices.  The yummy tilapia concoction is then steamed and cooked in it’s own juices giving off a savory broth that the Gods themselves will want to come and savor….

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Albacore Tuna Ceviche

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Never knew you could make ceviche out of canned tuna?  This Albacore Tuna Ceviche recipe will surely surprise your taste buds over and over again. It is so easy, super simple to make and absolutely delicious!!!!  

Albacore Tuna Ceviche served on a corn tostada.

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Albacore Tuna Ceviche

Today we are going to talk about tuna, albacore canned tuna.  We may be used to talking about some form of ceviche.  Whether it’s shrimp ceviche, tuna ceviche, crab ceviche, scallop ceviche and even mushroom ceviche.  But what about ceviche…

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Chilapitas Mixtos

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Love Mexican Sopes?  Then you will love these Chilapitas Mixtos!  This is a ceviche, beef and chicken Mexican sampler appetizer.  Make all three for a variety sampler or choose one or two!  Deliciously light and so full of flavor!  Excellent appetizer!

Ceviche, beef and chicken Chilapitas MixtosMixed Chilapitas

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Chilapitas Mixtos

Chilapitas Mixtos or Mixed Chilapitas are so yummy and the perfect appetizer for a gathering, a party, Cinco de Mayo, or just Friday night drinks. Make a Mexican Sampler appetizer!

Chilapitas are a lot like Sopes.  …

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Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo)

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Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Tuná y Chile Guajillo), a quick delicious appetizer that’s wonderfully refreshing!  Serve with homemade tortilla chips or store bought. 

Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Tuná y Chile Guajillo) with homemade tortilla chips served on a white platter.
Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo

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Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo)

Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo) is a simple yet elegant appetizer that is great to serve anytime.   It is most commonly serve with Asian spices and ingredients but here I have used Rick Bayless’s Red Chile-Tuna Tartare recipe to inspire this Ahi Tuna Tartare made with mexican condiments for a little bit of a change on the classic version.  Hence, Ahi Tuna Tartare a la Mexicali!

Wonderfully enough I always have plenty of excuses and valid reasons to have Ahi Tuna Tartare. Whether I’m just simply in the mood and selfishly make it for myself.  In which case I will make it …

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Tilapia Fish Tacos

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These Tilapia Fish Tacos are fried to golden perfection with a crispy cornmeal crust, served with a red cabbage slaw, topped with avocado slices and a creamy fish sauce.

Tilapia Fish Tacos topped with a red cabbage slaw with red onions and cilantro, topped with a creamy fish sauce and avocado slices.Tacos de Tilapia

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Tilapia Fish Tacos

Yummy!  Tilapia fish tacos!  There is something about fish tacos that makes them my absolute favorite taco!

When ever I see them on a menu I must have them.  Whether it’s as a appetizer, or as an entree, I will try them.  And most of the time I devour them.  But as a Mexican appetizer, I enjoy them with a creamy chipotle sauce or a creamy fish taco sauce.  Which are the sauces I accompanied my tilapia fish tacos with!  The flavor of the fish is enhanced quite perfectly with these sauces….

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