Summer Scallop and Shrimp Coctel Recipe

Name: Summer Scallop and Shrimp Coctel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, (6 to 8); 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup clam-tomato juice (recommended: Clamato); 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile, from about 1/2 serrano chile; 1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce; 1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Saltines or tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

Salt
1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, (6 to 8)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup clam-tomato juice (recommended: Clamato)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile, from about 1/2 serrano chile
1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce
1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Saltines or tortilla chips, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the scallops and poach gently until they are cooked just to rare, about 2 minutes.
3
Drain well and chill for about 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
4
Stir together the onions, clam-tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, cilantro, serrano and hot sauce in a large bowl until well incorporated.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Quarter the chilled scallops.
7
Add the quartered scallops and shrimp into the onion-sauce mixture and gently stir to combine.
8
Divide among 4 (6-ounce) glasses.
9
Serve with saltines or tortilla chips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, (6 to 8), 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup clam-tomato juice (recommended: Clamato), and more.

Yes, Summer Scallop and Shrimp Coctel falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Scallop and Shrimp Coctel

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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