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    Home » Recipes » Seafood » Shellfish Recipes

    Latin American Shellfish Recipes

    Latin American shellfish recipes bring the flavors of the coast to your kitchen. From shrimp and crab to clams and other favorites, these dishes are not only delicious but authentically made with simple ingredients. Perfect for weeknight meals, gatherings, or anytime you want a taste of the sea.

    A few favorites include Tacos Gobernador, Mofongo con Camarones, Asopao de Camarones, Fried Calamari served with a Creamy Chipotle Sauce, Ceviche Verde.

    • Arroz con Mariscos (Puerto Rican Style Seafood Rice) served in a white plate with a side of habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans).
      Arroz con Mariscos (Puerto Rican Seafood Rice)
    • Camarones coco (coconut shrimp) served on a white round plate with chili duck sauce and lime wedges.
      Crispy Camarones Coco
    • Vieras de Mar, bacon wrapped sea scallops cooked in an oval cast iron skillet, topped with a butter garlic sauce and garnished lightly with parsley and thyme.
      Savory Vieras de Mar
    • Langosta a la mantequilla, two lobster halves, served on a white platter with lemon wedges.
      Langosta a la Mantequilla
    • Pozole de Mariscos served in white soup bowls.
      Pozole de Mariscos
    • Fried Crab Croquettes (croquetas de cangrejo) in a small cast iron pan with a side of horseradish dipping sauce and lime wedges.
      Crab Croquettes
    • Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp) on a white platter with lemon wedges.
      Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp)
    • The best Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe!  Made with scallops, onions, tomato, jalapeños, heavy cream, butter, pepper jack cheese and fresh bread crumbs.  Moist, creamy and hyper delicious! Served on a white platter.
      Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
    • Baked Mussels (Mejillónes Asados) served on a white platter.
      Baked Mussels
    • Mexican Mussels In White Wine in pan.
      Mexican Mussels in White Wine
    • Sopa de Mariscos (Caldo de Mariscos) served in a white bowl with avocado, tostones and white rice.
      Sopa de Mariscos (Caldo de Mariscos)
    • These Easy Mexican Asian Baked Mussels are made with Gourmet Japanese sauce, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic and panko bread crumbs.  Creamy, tender and delicious with a crispy panko topping. Individual mussels served on Asian soup spoons on top of a clear platter with shredded lettuce and limes.
      Easy Mexican Asian Baked Mussels
    • Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce served in a light green bowl.
      Easy Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce/Facebook Video
    • Smoked Oyster Dip served in a glass bowl and a platter of crackers.
      Smoked Oyster Dip
    • Deviled Crab on a bed of lettuce with lemon wedges.
      Deviled Crab
    • Yemaya's Oysters-freshly shucked oysters sitting on a bed of crushed ice.
      Yemaya’s Oysters
    • Salpicón de Mariscos served in a martini glass.
      Salpicón de Mariscos
    • Mexican Beer Little Neck Clams served in a white square bowl.
      Mexican Beer Little Neck Clams
    • Baby Clams in Serrano Sauce served in a brown bowl and topped with fresh parsley.
      Baby Clams in Serrano Sauce
    • Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce served in a light green bowl.
      Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce

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