Scallop and shrimp 'cocktail'

This was a new trick for me. We are familiar with using citrus juice to make Polynesian-style raw fish but I had never seen tomato juice used to cook seafood. Those clever Mexicans, or in this case, a Venezuelan.

Ingredients

12	Scallops (Main)
12	Shrimps
1 cup	Red onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp	Fresh coriander
¼ cup	Lime juice
¼ cup	Tomato juice
¼ cup	Tomato sauce
1	Orange, juiced
1	Avocado, chopped
1 tsp	Tobasco, optional
1 tsp	Chilli flakes, optional

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the scallops and poach gently until they are translucent, about 2 minutes, less depending on the size. (Always try one before getting all of them out of the water. Remember they are going to continue cooking in the lime juice).
2. Save the poaching liquid but drain them well and chill. Repeat the same process with the shrimp using the saved poaching liquid.
3. Stir together the coriander, onion, lime juice, tomato juice, ketchup and orange juice until well blended (add a bit of the poaching liquid if necessary, just make sure it has cooled down before adding). Gently stir in the shrimp, scallops and avocado. Add salt and pepper as desired.

Note

I love spicy food but a lot of people don't. I recommend putting the Tabasco and chillies on the table for people to add.