Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsElote CafeSeafood Tacos Recipe

Seafood Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Elote Cafe
Time50m
Serves4

(2) Ancho-Honey marinated corvina sea bass and wild shrimp with lime aioli, spicy cabbage and avocado

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Ancho-Honey Marinade

Lime Aioli

Tortillas

Method

Marinade & Seafood

  1. 1

    Prepare ancho-honey marinade

    In a small bowl, whisk together ancho chili powder, honey, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate seafood

    Pat dry the corvina fillets and shrimp. Place the corvina in a shallow dish and the shrimp in another. Pour half of the marinade over the fish and the other half over the shrimp, coating evenly. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Lime Aioli

  1. 3

    Make lime aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

Slaw & Avocado Prep

  1. 4

    Prepare toppings

    Toss shredded cabbage with a pinch of salt. Slice avocado and set aside. Thinly slice jalapeño. Chop cilantro if using.

Cook Seafood

  1. 5

    Cook corvina

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove corvina from marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

  2. 6

    Cook shrimp

    In the same skillet, quickly cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.

Assemble & Serve

  1. 7

    Warm tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill for about 15-30 seconds per side.

  2. 8

    Assemble tacos

    Spread a thin layer of lime aioli on each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw, a portion of corvina and shrimp, avocado slices, jalapeño, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with extra lime wedges.

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