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(Vuelve a la Vida)

SERVES 4 – 6

This dish, whose name literally means "Return to Life," is reputed to be a hangover remedy. Use whatever shellfish is freshest.

1 cup Homemade Ketchup
1⁄4 cup finely chopped peeled white onion
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. orange juice
Juice of 2 limes
1⁄2 cup clam juice
2 lbs. cooked shelled seafood (for instance, 1 1⁄2 lbs.
   lobster, 1⁄4 lb. shrimp, and 1⁄4 lb. crab)
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
White onion, peeled and finely chopped
Lime wedges

1. In a large bowl, stir together ketchup, onions, oil, orange juice, lime juice, clam juice, and 1 1⁄2 cups water.

2. Roughly chop seafood and stir into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with avocado, cilantro, and onions. Garnish with lime wedges.

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #12