Vuelve A La Vida Recipe
A combination of shrimp, octopus, oysters, avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and cucumbers in a traditional broth. They are served warm or cold.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Broth
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Seafood
Rinse the shrimp, octopus, and oysters under cold water. Remove the shells from the shrimp and oysters if necessary.
- 2
Boil Octopus
In a pot, bring water to boil and add the octopus. Cook for about 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Cook Shrimp
In the same pot, add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they turn pink. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Vegetables
- 4
Make Broth
- 5
Combine Broth Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the fish stock, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper together until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Combine All Ingredients
In a large serving bowl, combine the prepared seafood, chopped vegetables, and broth mixture. Mix gently to combine.
- 7
Serve
You can serve the dish immediately warm or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cold version. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
