QUESO DEL MAR recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Queso Del Mar Recipe

Time30m
Serves4
Rating
5.0
2 ratings

Atlantic red crab, shrimp, jack, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, house-made flour or corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Cook the Seafood

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they turn pink.

  4. 4

    Gently fold in the Atlantic red crab meat and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.

  5. 5

    Add the Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded jack cheese over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.

  6. 6

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the flour or corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Spoon the queso del mar mixture onto the warm tortillas, fold, and serve immediately.

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