Shrimp
Seafood$9.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Shrimp are the most widely consumed seafood in Mexico, used both fresh and dried. They feature in dried shrimp broth, shrimp ceviche, spicy diablo shrimp tacos, and seafood enchiladas. Dried shrimp are essential in black mole and in the Lenten broths of southern Mexico during Holy Week.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Shrimp, part of the fish and seafood section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Red Aguachile, Devilled Prawns and Prawn Cocktail. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using shrimp
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Shrimp?
Shrimp is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Red Aguachile and Devilled Prawns. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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