Picante Del Mar Recipe
Scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp and octopus in a cheesy spicy sauce, flavored with fresh jalapeños. Served with white rice.
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Ingredients
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Seafood and Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
- 2
Sauté Seafood
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Then add scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, and chopped octopus. Cook until seafood is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Make the Cheesy Sauce
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Add chopped jalapeños, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 4
Serve
Serve the cheesy spicy seafood mixture over a bed of white rice. Garnish with additional chopped jalapeños if desired.
