Seafood In Guajillo Sauce & Garlic Recipe
Shrimp, scallops and octopus. Served with veggie and rice.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Guajillo Sauce
Veggie and Rice
Method
Prepare the Guajillo Sauce
- 1
Toast the Chiles
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried guajillo chiles for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
- 2
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine the soaked guajillo chiles (remove stems and seeds), garlic, onion, tomato, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Cook the Seafood
- 4
Sauté the Seafood
In a large skillet, add the cooked guajillo sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp, scallops, and octopus. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked through.
Prepare Veggie and Rice
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add the long-grain rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve the Dish
- 7
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve a portion of the rice topped with sautéed vegetables. Spoon the seafood in guajillo sauce over the rice and veggies. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.