Prawn

Scallop and Shrimp Cocktail

Drescription

This was so easy! It has great flavor and a wonderful kick!

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops (6 to 8)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup clam-tomato juice (such as clamato)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile pepper 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • saltines or tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the scallops, reduce the heat and poach gently for about 2 minutes. Drain well and chill at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  2. Stir together the onion, clam-tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile and hot sauce in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Quarter the scallops. Add the scallops and shrimp to the sauce and stir gently to combine. Divide among 4 glasses or bowls. Serve with saltines or chips.