Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDel Pez RiverfrontDel Pez Chicken & Shrimp Recipe

Del Pez Chicken & Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Del Pez Riverfront
Time45m
Serves4

Seared chicken breast, sautéed shrimp, guajillo sauce, tomatoes, fresh chopped cilantro, red pepper, onions, melted mozzarella, housemade corn cake, red rice, charred lime-cilantro butter

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and ensure the chicken is thawed and shrimp is peeled and deveined.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sear the chicken breast until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked. Add guajillo sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, red pepper, and onions. Stir and cook until vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    Reduce heat to low, add mozzarella cheese on top of the shrimp mixture, cover, and let it melt.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Butter

    In a small pan, melt butter and mix with lime juice to create the lime-cilantro butter.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Plate the corn cake and red rice, top with the chicken and shrimp mixture, and drizzle with lime-cilantro butter. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

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