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Molcajete de Mariscos (Mexican - Main Course) Recipe

A sizzling stone mortar filled with a medley of grilled seafood such as shrimp, fish, octopus, and scallops, cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce. It's a visually impressive and delicious seafood dish.
Ingredients:
  • Shrimp - 1.1 lbs (500 g)
  • Fish (preferably red snapper) - 0.88 lbs (400 g)
  • Octopus - 0.66 lbs (300 g)
  • Scallops - 0.44 lbs (200 g)
  • Olive oil - 2 tbsp
  • Onion - 1 medium
  • Garlic - 3 cloves
  • Tomato - 3 large
  • Chipotle pepper - 2
  • Cumin - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • Lime juice - 2 tbsp
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup
Instructions
  • Clean the seafood and pat dry. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Grill the seafood until cooked through. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the chopped tomato, chipotle pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Return the tomato sauce to the skillet and add the grilled seafood, lime juice, and cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until everything is hot and the flavors have melded.
  • Preheat a molcajete (a Mexican stone mortar) over medium-high heat. Carefully spoon the seafood mixture into the hot molcajete and serve immediately with tortillas or bread.

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