If your only exposure to Mexican Food is the TexMex recipes popular in the USA, then you will have a pleasant surprise when sampling the subtle and sassy cuisine of the Mexican coast. A typical start to a Mexican feast is a cool and delicious serving of Ceviche. This marinated appetizer of raw fish and seafood can be served chilled in an icy compote with wedges of avocado and lime, or piled on a bed of sliced jicama and garnished with ground red pepper. Either way it offers a distinctive beginning to a festive meal. The secret is the freshest fish and an attention to spicing.
Typical entrees run the spectrum of the sea's bounty.
Served lightly sauted and topped with a distinctive Veracruzana sauce this tasty dish enhances the essence of the fish while adding a bouquet of spices and chopped vegetables. When carefully selected and cooked right, there is none of the rubbery texture sometimes associated with Octopus and Squid creations. Another spicy treat is Camarones in Adobo Sauce. This dark flavorful sauce is rich with Ancho chiles and can be prepared very hot or less spicy depending on your tastes. Mexican ingenuity is legendary, and when it comes to seafood, they find dozens of ways to adapt foods to their traditional cooking and serving methods.