Grilled Cheese & Seafood Molcajete Preparado

Ingredients:

• 1 Block of The Big Moo -  Hoppin' Jalapeño Baked Cheese
• 1 lb Carne Asada
• 1 lb Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
• 4 Octopus Legs
• 2 Large Nopales (cactus paddles), Cleaned and Sliced
• 1 cup Bloody Mary mix (Bear and Burton's Mary Mix recommended)
• Salsa of Your Choice
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Olive Oil for Grilling

Cooking Instructions:

1. Place the molcajete on the grill and preheat it for about 20 minutes at a medium-high heat (around 400°F / 204°C)
2. Season the carne asada, shrimp, and octopus legs with salt and pepper.
3. Lightly brush the nopales with olive oil and season with salt.
4. Grill Carne Asada: Grill the carne asada for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
5. Grill Shrimp: Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
6. Grill Octopus Legs: Grill the octopus legs for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
7. Grill Nopales: Grill the nopales for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
8. Grill Hoppin' Jalapeño Baked Cheese: Grill the baked cheese on medium low heat for 7-8 minutes, flipping occasionally until it is slightly melted and has grill marks.
9. Carefully remove the molcajete from the grill using heat-resistant gloves.
10. Pour 1 cup of Bloody Mary mix into the hot molcajete.
11. Add a generous amount of salsa to taste.
12. Place the grilled carne asada, shrimp, octopus legs, nopales, and jalapeño cheese into the molcajete.
13. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients and allow the flavors to meld together.

14.  Serve directly from the molcajete. Be cautious, as it will be very hot.

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