Mike's Authentic Mexican Seafood Cocktail
I had this delicious seafood packed dish for the first time in Chihuahua, Mexico in a styrofoam cup from a street vendor. She was kind enough to give me her family recipe. I was all of 14 years of age.
Believe it or not, the purple onions and veggies - not the seafood - literally made the dish! This is a dish that's all about the chill and vegetables folks! IMHO - the seafood is really just culinary confetti.
Employ the freshest, most firm, chilliest, crispy vegetables you can find and you'll have absolute success with this authentic Mexican Seafood Cocktail.
It's great for barbecues, picnics and camping!
Mike's Authentic Mexican Seafood Cocktail
I had this delicious seafood packed dish for the first time in Chihuahua, Mexico in a styrofoam cup from a street vendor. She was kind enough to give me her family recipe. I was all of 14 years of age.
Believe it or not, the purple onions and veggies - not the seafood - literally made the dish! This is a dish that's all about the chill and vegetables folks! IMHO - the seafood is really just culinary confetti.
Employ the freshest, most firm, chilliest, crispy vegetables you can find and you'll have absolute success with this authentic Mexican Seafood Cocktail.
It's great for barbecues, picnics and camping!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Here's what you'll need. Sorry. I couldn't fit all the ingredients into one photo. ;0)
- 2
If needed, de-thaw, de-vein, shuck, remove tails and rinse your shrimp.
- 3
De-thaw your scallops.
- 4
Feather your immataion crab meat.
- 5
Pull your presteamed crab meat. If not pre-steamed - steam crab legs for 7 minutes.
- 6
Create your broth and mix.
- 7
Fine chop and slice all of your chilled vegetables.
- 8
Blanch your shrimp and scallops for 1 minute in boiling water. Drain immediately and place directly into your chilled Clamato broth mixture to stop the cooking process.
- 9
Mix everything together. Pictured is only 1 of 4 vats.
- 10
For best results - allow your shrimp cocktail to chill for at least 2 hours at a minimum.
- 11
Serve with Avocado slices, quality crackers, lime wedges and Tabasco or Tapitio Hot Sauce. Garnish with fresh Cilantro. Always add your Avacado just before serving. Otherwise you'll have a murkey looking cocktail. Enjoy!
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