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Print this Recipe The waters along Mexico's more than 6,000 miles of coastline contain a wide variety of fish and shellfish that have enriched Mexican cooking for centuries. Historians relate that fish were so treasured by the great Aztec leader, Moctezuma, that he had relays of runners carry fresh fish from Veracruz, on the east coast to the Valley of Mexico, the present site of Mexico City, to satisfy his cravings. They made the 250-mile trip in two to three days, keeping the fish fresh by packing them in snow brought down from the high peak, Orizaba, which was halfway along the trail. Today, wonderful seafood dishes abound from the riches in the Gulf of Mexico on the east coast, in the Caribbean Sea along the coast of the southern tip state of Quintana Roo, and in the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean on the Baja Peninsula and along the west coast of Mexico. Among the great variety found along the Caribbean and Gulf Coast of Mexico are shellfish such as shrimp, soft-shell crab, lobster, and oysters, as well as squid, red snapper, tuna, and shark. Along the Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez there are swordfish, tuna, snapper, grouper, flounder, sea bass, crabs, and lobster, again, to mention some of many. There are also many lakes, rivers, and streams within Mexico that provide fresh-water varieties of fish and shellfish, such as trout and catfish, fresh water prawns, and crayfish. The delicate native white fish of Lake Patzcuaro in the southwestern state of Michoacan has become rather scarce and expensive, but remains a favorite. And the fishermen can still be seen catching these and other kinds of fish with expansive "butterfly" nets, although it is no longer the main method of fishing. The recipes for fish and shellfish in this chapter present authentic dishes and preparations found in Mexican homes and restaurants, but take into account that freshness ranks above using a certain kind of fish, so you can be flexible. The dishes you make will still be representative of the cuisine, and quite delicious if the fish is fresh and carefully prepared and accompanied by an authentic sauce or salsa. Different regions of Mexico are known for recipes that have stood the test of time. Examples are: Red Snapper Veracruzana from Veracruz, on the Gulf coast; Fish Fillets Baked Fisherman Style from Yucatán, on the Caribbean coast; and Fish Tacos from Ensenada and Baja on the Pacific coast (see Appetizers and Snacks chapter). There are also recipes here for dishes that are popular and common throughout the country, such as Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Fried Whole Fish, and Grilled Lobster Tails. You'll also find recipes shared or inspired by today's Mexican chefs and restaurants that are known for creative nueva cocina, or cooking in the new style, like Sautéed Sea Bass with Corn Mushroom, Crab and Scallop Cakes, Sautéed Snapper with Lime Cream Sauce, and Grilled Salmon with Mango- Avocado Salsa. Plain, or with wonderful sauces--baked, fried, or grilled--fish cooked Mexican-style is quick and delicious anytime. Organize all of your own recipes with the Cook'n Recipe Software. Watch and see how easy it is! Baked Whole Fish and Fillets Roasted Sea Bass Smothered in Onions and Tomatoes Baked Fish Fillets with Almonds Baked Fish Fillets with Citrus-Tequila Sauce Baked Fish Fillets with Green Chiles Fish Fillets Baked in Banana Leaves Fish Fillets Baked Fisherman Style Snapper Fillets in Packages Fish, Shrimp, and Oysters Baked in Packages Whole Trout Baked in Foil Baked Whole Snapper Sautéed, Fried, and Grilled Whole Fish and Fillets Red Snapper Veracruzana Sautéed Red Snapper with Mushrooms Sautéed Snapper Fillets in Tomato and Mushroom Sauce Sautéed Snapper Fillets with Banana Salsa Sautéed Snapper with Lime Cream Sauce Grilled Sea Bass in Red Chile Marinade Sautéed Sea Bass with Pasilla Chile Sauce Sautéed Sea Bass with Corn Mushroom Seared Tuna Steaks with Roasted Tomato Sauce Seared Tuna Steaks with Yellow Chile Salsa Seared Tuna with Oregano and Garlic Grilled Spiced Tuna Steaks with Red Peppers and Jicama Grilled Swordfish with Tomato and Caper Sauce Grilled Swordfish with Tomato-Orange Salsa Sautéed Fish Fillets with Golden Garlic and Lime Sautéed Fish Fillets with Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Orange Butter Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Poblano Chile Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Olive Salsa Sautéed Fish Fillets with Plantains Fried Fish in a Fluffy Egg Coat Ensenada Fried Fish Fillets with Lime Vinaigrette Fried Whole Fish Sautéed Halibut with Orange and Mint Sauce Spanish-Style Salt Cod Sautéed Shark with Fiery Cilantro-Mint Sauce Sautéed Skate with Fresh Salsa Sautéed Squid with Almonds Grilled Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa Sautéed Salmon with Creamy Corn Sauce and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Pan-Fried Trout with "Drunken" Sauce Pan-Fried Trout with Guacamole Batter-Fried Catfish with Chopped Radish Salad Shellfish Shrimp in Garlic Sauce I Shrimp in Garlic Sauce II Shrimp in Pumpkin Seed Sauce Shrimp in Red Chile Sauce Grilled Shrimp Skewers Shrimp with Peppers and Cheese Shrimp with Tomatoes and Cheese Crab and Scallop Cakes Blue Crabs with Salsa and Chipotle Mayonnaise Broiled Oysters, Guaymas Style Grilled Lobster Tails Scallops with Chipotle Tomato Sauce Scallops with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomatoes Scallops with Melon Salsa Broiled Scallops with Spinach Mixed Seafood, Campeche Style From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. * Fish and Shellfish is from the Cook'n in Mexico collection. Click here to get this CD or download the recipes right now! Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, with recipes, cooking tips and more! Enjoy more recipes like this! Baked Fish Fillets with Almonds Baked Fish Fillets with Citrus-Tequila Sauce Baked Fish Fillets with Green Chiles Fish Fillets Baked in Banana Leaves Fish Fillets Baked Fisherman Style Snapper Fillets in Packages Fish, Shrimp, and Oysters Baked in Packages Whole Trout Baked in Foil Baked Whole Snapper Red Snapper Veracruzana Sautéed Red Snapper with Mushrooms Sautéed Snapper Fillets in Tomato and Mushroom Sauce Sautéed Snapper Fillets with Banana Salsa Sautéed Snapper with Lime Cream Sauce Grilled Sea Bass in Red Chile Marinade Sautéed Sea Bass with Pasilla Chile Sauce Sautéed Sea Bass with Corn Mushroom Seared Tuna Steaks with Roasted Tomato Sauce Seared Tuna Steaks with Yellow Chile Salsa Seared Tuna with Oregano and Garlic Grilled Spiced Tuna Steaks with Red Peppers and Jicama Grilled Swordfish with Tomato and Caper Sauce Grilled Swordfish with Tomato-Orange Salsa Sautéed Fish Fillets with Golden Garlic and Lime Sautéed Fish Fillets with Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Orange Butter Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Poblano Chile Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillets with Olive Salsa Sautéed Fish Fillets with Plantains Fried Fish in a Fluffy Egg Coat Ensenada Fried Fish Fillets with Lime Vinaigrette Fried Whole Fish Sautéed Halibut with Orange and Mint Sauce Spanish-Style Salt Cod Sautéed Shark with Fiery Cilantro-Mint Sauce Sautéed Skate with Fresh Salsa Sautéed Squid with Almonds Grilled Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa Sautéed Salmon with Creamy Corn Sauce and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Pan-Fried Trout with "Drunken" Sauce Pan-Fried Trout with Guacamole Batter-Fried Catfish with Chopped Radish Salad Shrimp in Garlic Sauce I Shrimp in Garlic Sauce II Shrimp in Pumpkin Seed Sauce Shrimp in Red Chile Sauce Grilled Shrimp Skewers Shrimp with Peppers and Cheese Shrimp with Tomatoes and Cheese Crab and Scallop Cakes Blue Crabs with Salsa and Chipotle Mayonnaise Broiled Oysters, Guaymas Style Grilled Lobster Tails Scallops with Chipotle Tomato Sauce Scallops with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomatoes Scallops with Melon Salsa Broiled Scallops with Spinach Mixed Seafood, Campeche Style * Fish and Shellfish |
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