Ray's Cafe Seafood Margarita

Dive into the refreshing and decadent flavors of "Ray's Cafe Seafood Margarita," a vibrant seafood cocktail that blends the finest ocean treasures with a zesty, citrusy marinade. This dish features succulent shrimp, tender bay scallops, and rich lump crab meat, all bathed in a tangy mix of fresh lime juice, tomato juice, and a touch of hot sauce for a subtle kick. Diced avocado, roma tomato, red onion, and fragrant cilantro add a fresh and colorful medley of textures, while a hint of olive oil ties it all together. Perfectly chilled and elegantly served in margarita glasses, this quick and easy appetizer not only impresses guests with its presentation but also explodes with bold, refreshing flavors. Ideal for summer parties or as a sophisticated starter, this seafood cocktail recipe is as easy to make as it is to love.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Bay scallops
• 1 cup Lump crab meat
• 0.3333 cup Fresh lime juice
• 1 cup Tomato juice
• 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 1 medium Roma tomato, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Lime wedges
• 4 pieces Margarita glasses (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Blanch the shrimp and bay scallops for 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to make the marinade.

Step 3

Add the cooked shrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab meat to the marinade. Stir gently to coat the seafood evenly.

Step 4

Fold in the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Mix carefully to avoid smashing the avocado.

Step 5

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

To serve, rim the edges of margarita glasses with salt (optional) and pour the chilled seafood mixture into the glasses.

Step 7

Garnish each serving with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1351.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.8

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 442.7mg	0%
Sodium 4189.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 214.6IU	0%
Calcium 348.5mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 3943.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 41.9%

Carbs: 18.7%