Mexican recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
Advanced
5 votes
11757 views
Zesty Salsa for Canning

Zesty Salsa for Canning

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5…

Krista Goben
Oct 2012
Intermediate
4 votes
26820 views
Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos

Tangy avocado salsa and grilled fish in a warm tortilla make for a much healthier fish taco than the usual restaurant variety. This recipe is based…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2012
Professional
1 vote
9263 views
Mexican Pozole I (Posole)

Mexican Pozole I (Posole)

A hominy stew with pork or chicken, this soup can usually be found where Mexican food is popular. Has a nice “heat” to it, and as with most stews,…

Salad Foodie
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
6987 views
Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico
Nov 2010
Professional
3 votes
6177 views
Guacamole

Guacamole

I've played with this recipe a lot over the years. I think i've finally nailed it to my taste. I like the flavor spicy and bold, so you may need…

Lyndsey
Jan 2008
Beginner
5 votes
22537 views
Mexican Seafood Chowder

Mexican Seafood Chowder

There are two challenges to this dish: one is to get the right balance of salt, garlic, saffron, and jalapeno; and the other is to not overcook the…

Jason Freund
Dec 2008
Beginner
1 vote
8620 views
Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

This is my version of Pico Pica, available on the west- coast but very limited in the mid-west. Goes great on…

Ronald R. Flinders
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
3583 views
Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa or Salad

Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa or Salad

As delicious to taste as it is to behold! And just one more recipe in your zucchini cookbook arsenal. Easy to…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2020
Professional
1 vote
537 views
Chad's Real Deal Salsa

Chad's Real Deal Salsa

I have perused the web over and over and have had a very hard time finding authentic salsa roja (Red Salsa for you gringos). True salsa roja is NOT…

Chad Slyngstad
Jan 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3249 views
Mexican Pozole II (Posole)

Mexican Pozole II (Posole)

This is the second installment on my mission to try different methods of making pozole. It has similar ingredients as the first one I posted (see…

Salad Foodie
Mar 2014
Professional
1 vote
3095 views
Cocoa Spice Rub

Cocoa Spice Rub

I have tested various cocoa spice rub recipes on myself and my family and friends and have modified ingredients and their amounts according to their…

Carrie Hollister
Jun 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
2068 views
Flame Grilled Tomato Tomatillo Sauce

Flame Grilled Tomato Tomatillo Sauce

Beth Bybee
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1294 views
Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Lifted from http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com /2011/06/diy-taco-seasoning-recipe.html

MOPs
Dec 2013
Beginner
1 vote
1583 views
Healthy Mexican Chille

Healthy Mexican Chille

Bethenny Frankel
Aug 2008
Professional
2 votes
5759 views