Jul 14 2026
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Puerto Vallarta Especial Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Grilled fillet of tilapia with a fresh salsa of Spanish onions, tomatoes, cilantro, celery, lime juice and chopped octopus. This dish is garnished with fresh garlic shrimp, Mexican-style potatoes and Spanish rice combining the best of West Coast Mexico.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the chopped Spanish onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, chopped celery, lime juice, and chopped octopus. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Grill the Tilapia

    Preheat the grill to medium heat. Rub the tilapia fillets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky.

  3. 3

    Cook the Garlic Shrimp

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes and Rice

    Boil the Mexican-style potatoes until tender, then dice them and season with salt and pepper. Cook the Spanish rice according to package instructions.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Place the grilled tilapia on a plate, top with the fresh salsa, and garnish with garlic shrimp. Serve with diced potatoes and Spanish rice on the side.

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