Shellfish Cocktail
Photo: Maura McEvoy
(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.
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