Ensenada Cocktail

  5.0 – 3 reviews  • Main Dish
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. Bay leaves, for cooking
  2. 2 cloves garlic
  3. 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  4. 8 ounces peeled medium shrimp
  5. 3 lemons, chopped
  6. 1/2 onion
  7. 5 ounces octopus
  8. 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  9. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  10. 1/4 cup Clamato
  11. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  12. 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  13. 1/4 cup seeded and chopped fresh tomatoes
  14. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  15. 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  16. 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
  17. 1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  18. 1 cucumber, diced
  19. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  20. 1 fresh clam, shucked
  21. Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. For the shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add some bay leaves and 1 garlic clove. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Shock in an ice bath.
  2. For the octopus: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the lemons, onion, remaining tablespoon salt and remaining clove garlic. Add the octopus and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
  3. For the cocktail: Combine the lime juice, cilantro, Clamato, oil, onion, tomatoes, soy sauce, hot sauce, chile, avocado, cucumber, garlic, clam, octopus and shrimp. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 173
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 10 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 454 mg

Reviews

Sheri Chavez
My husband and I really enjoyed this dish! I made ours without Made the octopus. Recipe is simple to follow. I added chopped red peppers and used plum tomatoes. I will be making this a lot over the summer!
Terry Hammond
Made without octopus (not a fan of this sea creature). In any event, it’s easy, refreshing and absolutely delicious!!!!! Five stars, all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

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