MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL
Given a choice, I'd really rather be eating a Mexican cóctel de mariscos, a tall glass filled with seafood and topped up with an extraordinary tomato salsa spiked with jalapeños and serranos, chopped onion and fresh lime juice. Whenever my travels in Mexico take me to coastal regions, I always stop by at least one beach restaurant to indulge in this stellar concoction. It is known there, aptly, as vuelve a la vida, or "return to life," whether for a diner in need of restoration or as a morning-after hangover cure.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a stovetop grill or charcoal barbecue to high (or use broiler if desired). Place tomatoes and chiles on grill and allow to char, turning to black on all sides, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; do not peel. Chop tomatoes in quarters and place in jar of a blender. Cut stems off chiles, then cut them lengthwise. Remove seeds if desired. Add chiles to blender jar, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pimentón and 1 cup water. Blend to a rough purée, then pour into a bowl and let cool. You should have about 3 cups.
- Put the clams and 1 cup water in a wide skillet with lid. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover and let cook until all clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer clams and cooking juices to a large bowl and let cool. Repeat process with mussels, adding another 1 cup water to pan. Transfer to another bowl (separate from clams).
- Put shrimp in the wide skillet and cover with well-salted water. Place pan over high heat and bring to a simmer, then cook 1 minute. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and let cool. Add squid to the same pan with simmering water and let cook just until firm, about 30 seconds. Drain squid and let cool.
- Pluck clams and mussels from their shells, reserving clam juice. Peel and devein shrimp and cut in half lengthwise.
- Thin tomato sauce with 1/2 cup clam juice. (Save mussel juice for another use; refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze it.) Add lime juice and adjust seasoning. Ladle a little sauce into 4 wide glasses or bowls. Add clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and crab meat to each glass. Add chopped onion and scallion to each glass, then top with remaining sauce. Gently stir with a teaspoon to distribute ingredients. Chill well. Just before serving, garnish with sliced serrano chile and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 940 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Muthu Anna
[email protected]This is the best seafood cocktail I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Akram Wahla
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Sk Bahar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
malik muhammad usman
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat seafood.
Freddy paull 321 pro
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The seafood is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.
Christine Nugent
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this recipe changed my mind. The seafood is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Sameer Baloch
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. I love that it's low in calories and fat.
Shishir Basnet
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the lime juice in this recipe. It really brightens up the seafood.
Dillon Holt
[email protected]This seafood cocktail is perfect for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.
Ezile Gigi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood.
Abdullahi sheriff Musa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing meal. I served it with some grilled fish and it was perfect.
Parmila Poudel
[email protected]I love the addition of avocado and mango to this cocktail. It gives it a fresh and tropical flavor.
SHALKIDO SIKCHA
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The seafood is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md.Arafat Uddin
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
NimraAkhtar
[email protected]This seafood cocktail is a must-try for seafood lovers! The combination of shrimp, octopus, and fish is perfect, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.