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    Home » Mexican Recipes » 28 Cinco de Mayo Seafood Recipes

    Published: May 3, 2020 Modified: Jun 30, 2023 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    28 Cinco de Mayo Seafood Recipes

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    Thinking about making some seafood dishes for Cinco de Mayo? This list has you covered! Everything from tostadas, dips, appetizers, soups and dinners all made with scrumptious seafood! Your full menu covered!

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    It’s that delicious time of the year again my Mexican food lovers! Time to make some yummy appetizers, dips, drinks and all the other dishes you enjoy making this time of year!

    Here are some of our seafood favorites to make for the big day!

    Tostadas

    Tostadas de Camaron

    Tostadas de Camaron topped with shredded lettuce, jalapeno tartar sauce, tomatillo pico de gallo and cilantro, served on a white platter with lime wedges.

    These Tostadas de Camaron (Battered Fried Shrimp Tostadas) are hyper delicious and ultra satisfying for any tostada craving! Topped with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro.  Then finished off with a delectable Jalapeño Tartar Sauce, hyper tasty Tomatillo Pico de Gallo and lime juice! 

    Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas

    Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas served on a white platter.

    Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas make the perfect appetizer, lunch or meal.  Not just super simple to make but hyper delicious!  Made with tender tilapia pieces cooked and marinated in fresh lime and lemon juice and combined with red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, yellow peppers, cilantro, garlic and topped on a bed of creamy avocado and a crispy tostada.

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas on a white platter with lime wedges.

    These Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas (Tostadas de Camarón) are excellent anytime.  Tender succulent shrimp ceviche on top of an avocado cream spread and a crispy tostada.  Excellent refreshing and light recipe.

    Albacore Tuna Ceviche

    Albacore Tuna Ceviche

    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!!!!  

    Smoky Black Beans Avocado Tostadas

    Smoky Black Bean Avocado Tostadas

    These Smoky Black Bean Avocado Tostadas recipe is absolutely delicious, simple and quick to make.  Made with a shrimp, black bean chipotle puree, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, grape tomatoes and scallions.

    Appetizers

    Mexican Bruschetta

    This Mexican Bruschetta Recipe is made with a fresh guacamole, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, topped with queso fresco and savory cooked shrimp.  (Shrimp optional)  Excellent snack or starter to any meal. Served on top of a white platter. | mexicanappetiersandmore.com

    This Mexican Bruschetta Recipe is made with a fresh guacamole, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, topped with queso fresco, savory cooked shrimp (shrimp optional) on top of toasted french baguette.  Excellent!

    Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

    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! 

    Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche

    Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche in clear glasses.

    Excellent Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche!  Made with shrimp, fresh tomatillos, habanero peppers, serrano peppers, scallions, garlic, cilantro, avocado and fresh lime juice.  Hyper delicious appetizer!

    Salpicon de Mariscos

    This Salpicón de Mariscos /Seafood Medley Salad recipe is made with mussels, shrimp and bay scallops., chopped yellow, red and green peppers, chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, black olives. parsley and marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar. lemon juice and served in martini glass.

    This Salpicón de Mariscos (seafood medley/seafood salad) is so delicious and so pretty.  I made mine with mussels, shrimp and scallops. 

    Pinchos de Camarones

    Pinchos de Camarones served on a bed of cabbage with avocado jalapeno dip.

    These Pinchos de Camarones wrapped in rice noodles, served with an avocado jalapeño dip is a perfect addition for Cinco de Mayo and any Friday night cocktails! 

    Seafood Guacamole

    A delicious combination of seafood meets guacamole.  Serve Seafood Guacamole with tortilla chips and have yourself an excellent appetizer. Served in a beautiful glass dish.

    A twist on the classic! A delicious combination of seafood meets guacamole.  Serve Seafood Guacamole with tortilla chips for an amazing starter for Cinco de Mayo or anyday! Excellent! 

    Baby Clams in Serrano Sauce

    Baby Clams in Serrano Sauce

    These Baby Clams in Serrano Sauce are deliciously flavored and cooked in a fresh garlic serrano sauce.  Another delicious seafood appetizer! 

    Mexican Beer Little Neck Clams

    Mexican Beer Little Neck Clams served in a white square bowl.

    These Mexican Beer Little Neck Clams are cooked in their natural juices, Mexican beer, jalapeño peppers, onions, corn, parsley and butter.  Absolutely delicious! 

    Camarones Fritos con Crema Chipotle

    Camarones Fritos Con Crema de Chipotle (Fried Shrimp with Creamy Chipotle Sauce) served on a bed of lettuce with creamy chipotle sauce dip.

    Camarones Fritos con Crema de Chipotle (Fried Shrimp with Creamy Chipotle Sauce) is a truly perfect appetizer!  Marinated shrimp, then fried and served with a creamy chipotle sauce.

    Tilapia Ceviche

    Tilapia Ceviche made with tilapia fish, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, limes and served in small shot glasses and plantain chips.

    This Tilapia Ceviche is so delicious and refreshing.  The tilapia is cooked and marinated in fresh lime juice with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, scallions and served with crispy plantain chips.  Excellent!

    Baked Mussels

    Baked Mussels made with white wine, garlic, fresh bread crumbs and topped with a sliver of serrano pepper with limes.

    These Baked Mussels recipe (Mejillones Asados) topped with a sliver of serrano pepper are absolutely delicious and incredibly easy and simple to make!  Made with fresh breadcrumbs, fresh garlic, olive oil and white wine.

    Fried Calamari with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    Fried Calamari with Creamy Chipotle Sauce served on a green platter.

    Crispy tender Fried Calamari served with a Creamy Chipotle Sauce and fried to golden perfection.  Excellent!

    Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce

    Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce topped with jalapenos slices and chopped garlic in a green bowl.

    These Spicy Mussels in White Wine Sauce are made in a savory white wine serrano garlic butter sauce.  The serrano offers a subtle amount of heat that enhances the flavor of the mussels.  Excellent dish!

    Soups

    Savory Caldo de Camaron

    Caldo de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Soup) served in a white bowl with tortilla strips, avocado slices and lime wedges.

    This Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup) is made in a spicy (or non-spicy) fresh tomato guajillo pepper puree and flavored with succulent plump shrimp.  Serve with avocado slices, toasted tortilla strips and lime wedges.

    Sopa de Camarones

    Sopa de Camarones/Shrimp Soup topped with avocado cubes and served in a brown bowl.

    This Sopa de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Soup Recipe) is delicious comforting soup and perfect as an appetizer or meal!

    Creamy Shrimp Bisque

    Creamy Shrimp Bisque served in a white bowl.

    This Shrimp Bisque is perfect every time!  Made with tender plump shrimp, (quick) homemade shrimp broth, onions, plum tomatoes, garlic, dry sherry, heavy cream, butter, cayenne pepper, cilantro, topped with avocado cubes and queso fresco.  Hyper-delicious, savory and creamy bisque.  Excellent!

    Pozole de Mariscos

    Pozole de Mariscos (Seafood Pozole) Seafood broth has clams, calamari, scallops, shrimp, snow crab, blue crab, lobster, white hominy and seasoned with Mexican pepper chilis, garlic and spices. Excellent soup!

    Deliciously blended seafood soup, Pozole de Mariscos (Seafood Pozole).  Seafood broth has clams, calamari, scallops, shrimp, snow crab, blue crab, lobster, white hominy and seasoned with Mexican pepper chilis, garlic and spices. Excellent soup!

    Dinner

    Fried Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp

    Fried Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp served on a white platter.

    This Fried Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp (Aguacate Relleno con Camarones) recipe is just out of this world. Surprise your family with this creative, delicious, creamy, cheesy appetizer or serve for dinner with a side of Mexican rice! Absolute YUM!

    Camarones a la Crema

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Camarones a la Crema (Shrimps in a Chipotle Cream Sauce) is a delicious shrimp dish made in a creamy chipotle cream sauce that is cooked in twenty minutes or less.  Serve with rice or veggies for a full savory meal or even as an appetizer.

    Camarones a la Diabla

    Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Shrimp) Gambas a la Diabla, made with a savory spicy tomato sauce, served on a green and blue plate.

    Camarones a la Diabla also known as Gambas a la Diabla or Diablo Shrimp (Mexican Deviled Shrimp) are perfect on their own as an appetizer served with corn tortillas or as an entree over white rice.  Savory tomato spicy sauce made with arbol peppers.  Excellent!

    Camarones al Chipotle

    Camarones al Chipotle (Chipotle Shrimp) are made with white onions, scallions, garlic, white wine, cilantro in a tomato chipotle hot sauce and served on a bed of lettuce and limes.

    These Camarones al Chipotle (Chipotle Shrimp) are just excellent.  Savory shrimp made in a savory tomato chipotle sauce with onions, scallions and topped with fresh cilantro.  Serve as an appetizer or top on white rice and serve as a meal.  Excellent!

    Tacos Gobernador

    Tacos Gobernador served with salsa verde on a white platter.

    These Tacos Gobernador are the perfect crispy cheesy shrimp tacos you will ever come across.

    Chipotle Lobster Tails

    These Chipotle Lobster Tails are so succulent and delicious.  Cooked in a savory chipotle garlic broth. Two Chipotle Lobster Tails served on a blue platter

    These Chipotle Lobster Tails are so succulent and delicious.  Cooked in a savory chipotle garlic broth.  Excellent!

    There you have it, 28 delicious seafood dishes to get your Cinco de Mayo seafood party on right from home!

    Non-Seafood Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    • Fajitas de Pollo served with colored peppers and onions served in a skillet with a side of tortillas, guacamole and sour cream.
      Fajitas de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Fajitas)
    • Salpicon de Pollo tostadas served on a white platter.
      Salpicón de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
    • The Best Roasted Poblano Bean Dip cooked and served in a cast iron skillet.
      The Best Roasted Poblano Bean Dip
    • Enchiladas Potosinas served and topped with shredded lettuce, avocados, tomatoes and Mexican cream on a white platter.
      Enchiladas Potosinas
    • Beef Taco Ring served on top of a green platter.
      Crunchy Taco Ring
    • Cilantro Lime Rice (Arroz con Cilantro) served in a white bowl and topped with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
      Cilantro Lime Rice
    • Morisqueta topped with red shredded cabbage, queso fresco, Mexican crema and served on a white plate.
      Morisqueta
    • Birria Quesadillas served on a what platter with consomme and lime wedges.
      Birria Quesadillas

    Salsa and Dips

    • Jalapeño Salsa served in a glass bowl and topped with sliced jalapeños.
      Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa
    • A mason jar filled with the best Mexican salsa recipe, salsa verde!
      Best Mexican Salsa Recipe
    • Avocado Cilantro Sauce served in a glass bowl surrounded by freshly made tortilla chips.
      Avocado Cilantro Sauce
    • Slsa verde, guacamole and pico de gallo served in wooden dip bowls with homemade tortilla chips-Chips and Dip
      Chips and Dip
    • Seven Layer Bean Dip served in glasses with tortilla chips.
      Seven Layer Bean Dip
    • Black Bean Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip cooked and served in an oven proof skillet.
      Black Bean Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo served in a clear bowl.
      Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
    • Hyper-Delicious Tomato Jalapeño Salsa served in a martini glass.
      Hyper-Delicious Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

    Vegetarian Dishes

    • Entomatadas stuffed with queso fresco, topped with a savory tomato sauce, shredded red cabbage, sliced white onions and scallions. These entomatadas are served on a white plate with lime wedges.
      Entomatadas (Cheese Stuffed Tortillas)
    • Stuffed Avocado Cauliflower Ceviche served on a white platter.
      Stuffed Avocado Cauliflower Ceviche
    • Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas served on a white plate.
      Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas
    • Avocado and Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas served on a white platter and topped with lime wedges.
      Avocado and Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas

    Drinks

    • An authentic Mexican Michelada or beer cocktail made with beer, lemon or lime, tajin, worcestershire sauce and maggi sauce served with a lot of ice in a beer mug. A truly refreshing drink.
      Mexican Michelada
    • Watermelon Tequila Mojito served in martini glasses on top of a green napkin.
      Watermelon Tequila Mojito
    • Avocado Margarita served in a silver cup.
      Avocado Margarita
    • Refreshing Agua de Platano (Banana Agua Fresca) served in Mason Jars and topped with fresh banana slices and cinnamon.
      Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

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      Alambres de Res
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