| When most people think of Mexican food, they do not | | | | during this season to feed the populace. Most people in |
| usually include seafood. Mexico is full of seafood, | | | | Mexico follow the Catholic religion, which dictates no |
| however. With six thousand miles of coastline, how | | | | meat on Fridays, only fish. They also eat a lot of |
| could they not include seafood? Mexico is located in | | | | seafood during Lent. Seafood plays a major part in |
| between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Gulf of | | | | their religious rituals for each family. Every cook uses |
| Mexico provides many miles of coastal fishing. | | | | their seasoning skills to bring out the most in their |
| Mexican seafood is a staple that those of us unfamiliar | | | | seafood, whether they can afford large shrimp or only |
| with the country do not often think about. | | | | a humble meal of fish heads. |
| Ceviche is a very popular seafood dish from Mexico. | | | | When it comes to making food in your own kitchen, do |
| Made with small pieces of raw fish, squid, or shrimp, | | | | not overlook the Mexican recipes for seafood. Fish is |
| the recipe includes onion, peppers, salt, and cilantro. The | | | | really a versatile ingredient. Many popular dishes in |
| fish is "cooked" with lemon or limejuice. The citric acid | | | | Mexico include spicy stuffed clams, red snapper and |
| in the juice changes the proteins in the fish just like | | | | shrimp stuffed chilies. Let them tickle your taste buds |
| cooking. Even so, some ingredients will be cooked for | | | | without having to go on vacation. |
| safety purposes. You can enjoy ceviche on its own or | | | | Add some of these delicious Mexican recipes to your |
| used as filling for a taco. It is also wonderful on | | | | recipe file. Seafood soup, stews and other dishes are |
| crackers or tostadas. | | | | both delicious and filling. Shrimp is used in enchiladas, |
| Seafood can also be simmered in the Veracruzana | | | | tacos, and many more favorite dishes. Seafood and |
| style. This is a sauce preparation made with tomatoes, | | | | rice is a common dish served in Veracruz that |
| chilies, olives, and capers. The resulting dish is both | | | | contains fish, shrimp, octopus, clams, and crabs. |
| tangy and spicy. This sauce is often prepared with red | | | | Seafood frittatas are made with octopus, shrimp, crab, |
| snapper or shrimp. Veracruz and its surrounding region | | | | fish, and shellfish such as oysters, mussels, or clams |
| are well known for this and many other seafood | | | | for an exciting way to enjoy eggs. |
| dishes. | | | | Do not dismiss Mexican dishes just because they |
| "A la Plancha" is a Spanish cooking method that is also | | | | contain seafood. This cuisine makes seafood really |
| popular in Mexico. In this method, a metal plate is set on | | | | shine. Take a tour of Mexican cuisine through its |
| top of an open flame for grilling. Fish does not stick to | | | | seafood and you will see their culture through a whole |
| the plate like it does to a grill, yet it gets all of the grilled | | | | different perspective. The seafood is a perfect |
| flavor. | | | | ingredient to combine with the many usual spices and |
| Winter is the best fishing time in Mexico. Large | | | | ingredients of Mexican cuisine. |
| quantities of delicious fish and shellfish are harvested | | | | |