Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaCancun Recipe

Cancun Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time30m
Serves4

Shrimp and scallops, grilled bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, & tomatoes served on lettuce and topped with shredded cheese.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Seafood

Vegetables

Dairy

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Clean the shrimp and scallops under cold water. Remove any shells and tails from the shrimp. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Cut the Vegetables

    Chop the bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 4

    Add the Seafood

    Stir in the shrimp and scallops. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Lettuce Base

    On a large platter or individual plates, lay out the lettuce leaves as a base.

  2. 6

    Top with Seafood and Vegetables

    Spoon the sautéed shrimp, scallops, and vegetable mixture onto the lettuce leaves.

  3. 7

    Finish with Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the seafood and vegetable mixture before serving.

More from El Azteca