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Fast & Fresh Mexican Recipes

Spice up your weeknight meal with these easy dishes, ready in 30 minutes or less

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1 /15 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Amy Machnak

Crab Tacos

When Dungeness crab is in season, this dish is a decadent upgrade to the ordinary taco dinner.

Recipe: Crab Tacos

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Speedy Huevos Rancheros

Who says breakfast can’t be made quickly and still satisfy you all day? All that’s missing is a Bloody Mary.

Recipe: Speedy Huevos Rancheros

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Tomato Salad with Chile and Lime

Try this simple yet flavorful side salad with grilled tri-tip and warmed beans.

Recipe: Tomato Salad with Chile and Lime

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Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas

What's better than a shrimp quesadilla? One that has bacon, of course.

Recipe: Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas

Pair with: Sémillon. It has delicate citrus and pear flavors that treat seafood right. But it also has a wonderfully big and rich texture that can take on fattier (and smokier) foods. What could be better than to put shrimp and bacon together to enjoy the full effect? Recommended bottle: Brokenwood 2010 Sémillon (Hunter Valley, Australia).

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Tofu Tacos

Try this vegetarian version of tacos on your next meatless Monday; they're so good, you won’t miss the meat.

Recipe: Tofu Tacos

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Black Bean Tomatillo Dip

This is a delicious and easy appetizer to kick off any Mexican-themed party.

Recipe: Black Bean Tomatillo Dip

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Avocado Fries

These are so popular that we know once you try them, they’ll be come a favorite in your home, too.

Recipe: Avocado Fries

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Mexican Eggs

This one-pan breakfast is a great dish to serve to guests staying the weekend.

Recipe: Mexican Eggs

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Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

Golden honey brings out corn's natural sweetness, while chipotle chiles keep things spicy and interesting.

Recipe: Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

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Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts

Add some black beans on the side, and you've got a complete dinner in 30 minutes.

Recipe: Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts

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Black Bean Soup with Avocado, Orange, and Cucumber

The fresh orange segments and creamy avocado add depth to this zesty bean soup.

Recipe: Black Bean Soup with Avocado, Orange, and Cucumber

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Garlicky Shrimp-Cilantro Tacos (Tacos de Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

These super-garlicky shrimp tacos are great on their own, or even better with a side of spicy salsa and some shredded cheese.

Recipe: Garlicky Shrimp-Cilantro Tacos (Tacos de Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

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Scallop Ceviche

Next time you make ceviche, try scallops instead of shrimp for a richer texture.

Recipe: Scallop Ceviche

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Quick Chicken Mole

A traditional Mexican mole sauce takes hours, but we tinkered with it and came up with a version that achieves similarly deep flavors in a fraction of the time.

Recipe: Quick Chicken Mole

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Tacos

We never stop experimenting with tacos, and this sweet and savory version is our new favorite. To give the tortillas a smoky edge, char them over a gas burner, under the broiler, or on the grill.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Tacos