Best Mexican Seafood Salad Recipes

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MEXICAN SEAFOOD SALAD



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Plump shrimp and delicate red snapper adorn this summery corn-and-tomato salad. Serve atop tender lettuce leaves and sprinkle with corn nuts for a satisfying crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, squeezed rinds reserved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ears corn, shucked
3/4 pound medium shrimp (preferably wild), peeled and deveined
3/4 pound skin-on red-snapper fillet
2 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced into rounds
1/2 white onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Corn nuts, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 inches water and lime rinds to a boil in a wide pot; season generously with salt. Add corn; boil until bright yellow and crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Transfer corn to a plate. Add shrimp and fish to pot; remove from heat, cover, and let stand until shrimp are opaque and fish is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; let cool about 5 minutes. Discard lime. Cut corn from cobs.
  • Stir together corn, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and oil. Remove skin from fish; flake into bite-size pieces and stir into corn mixture with shrimp. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally (or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day). Season with salt and pepper. Serve seafood salad over lettuce, topped with corn nuts.

MEXICAN SHRIMP SALAD



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Lettuce leaves, chopped tomato, and slices of avocado give a dose of fiber to this Mexican-inspired twist on shrimp cocktail.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 limes, zested, plus 4 lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
4 strips (each 2 inches long) orange zest
8 allspice berries (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shells on
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if desired
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
8 leaves lettuce, such as butterhead, for serving
1 firm, ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Juice 1 lime into a large saucepan, and add the rind, 1 quart water, 3 tablespoons orange juice and the zest, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Add the shrimp to simmering water, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath using a slotted spoon. Let shrimp cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then peel and devein; cut into small pieces.
  • Juice remaining 1 1/2 limes, and whisk with remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the lime zest, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl (season with more cayenne if desired). Toss in shrimp, onion, and tomato.
  • Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Divide lettuce leaves among 4 plates. Top with shrimp and avocado, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 g, Cholesterol 129 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 274 g

CRAB CEVICHE



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This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch.

Provided by LOUISGUCCI

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
2 limes, juiced
3 serrano peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the shredded imitation crab into a glass or porcelain bowl. Plastic or metal are not recommended. Stir olive oil into the crabmeat until well coated, then stir in the cilantro, onion, tomato and serrano peppers. Squeeze the lime juice over everything, and mix well. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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