Access Hollywood Live: Marcela Valladolid’s Healthy Cinco De Mayo Recipes

“Mexican Made Easy” host Marcela Valladolid stopped by Access Hollywood Live to share some of her favorite recipes to put a healthy twist on your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

Cilantro Scallops

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon crushed dried red chile flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo sea scallops (12 to 15)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime wedges, for serving

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet. Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

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Salsa Asada

8 plum tomatoes, cored
1 large shallot, peeled
2 serrano chiles, stemmed
1/3 cup chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, shallots and serranos to the dry skillet and char on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the charred ingredients to a blender, add the broth and process until smooth. Return the salsa to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the salsa turns a bright red color, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

(Recipes courtesy Marcela Valladolid)

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