In the springtime, with Lent around the corner, Caldo de Marisco is offered at most of the Mexican style restaurants in our area. Here in the southermost tip of Texas, we are close to the Gulf Coast, and we can get some amazing seafood. Our Gulf shrimp really shines in caldo de marisco, the traditional spicy seafood soup…
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Charbroiled Shrimp with Cactus & Onions
Have you ever tried cactus? It’s turning up in supermarkets more often these days. You can find fresh cactus (scientific name: Opuntia) already chopped, with thorns removed, bagged and ready for boiling. The flavor is lemony and mild, with a texture like green beans. It is high in fiber and vitamin C, and definitely worth…