Mexicali Marinade Recipes

MEXICAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine vinegar, oil, cilantro, water, garlic, lime, salt, pepper, and spices.

MEXICALI SHRIMP

Steps:

• To prepare the shrimp: Mix all the ingredients, except for the shrimp and olive oil, into a bowl. Add the shrimp; coat well with the rub and set aside
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the sauce: In a baking dish, toss together tomatillos, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Toss with extra-virgin olive oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 5 minutes then add to a food processor. Add avocado, lime juice and cilantro and blend until smooth. Season, to taste. Pour into a large bowl and chill.
• Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high.
• Remove the shrimp from the bowl and brush with oil. Place on the grill. Cook until the meat is opaque. Remove from heat to a platter and serve with the tomatillo salsa.
• Garnish with lime zest, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and saute for 5 more minutes. Pour this mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• Melt the remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and saute for 2 minutes per side, then place the chops in the baking dish over the vegetable mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

AU GRATIN MEXICALI

Steps:

• Prepare potatoes according to directions and add salsa.
• Add shredded cheese five minutes before end of bake time.

MEXICAN-STYLE MARINATED STEAKS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except steaks.
• Place steaks in a wide, shallow glass or ceramic bowl and add marinade. Turn steaks to coat all sides. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Wipe excess marinade from steaks before cooking. Grill to taste.

MEXICALI SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a medium bowl.
• Add oil, salt, tequila, cayenne, garlic and chili sauce.
• Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Prepare a hot grill.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto long metal skewers.
• Place on an oiled rack above ashen coals and grill, basting frequently with marinade and turning once, until shrimp are pink and loosely curled, about 2-3 minutes per side.

MEXICALI MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients except the meat.
• Pour the marinade over the meat. Turn the meat so that each piece is covered. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
• Grill the meat or bake it at 350 degrees until it is no longer pink in the center; 20-30 minutes. Baste with the remaining marinade occasionally during cooking.