I was never the biggest mexican food fan.
Growing up in norway the only mexican I remember was so Taco kits that didn't really taste much.
But off course moving to New York I quickly understood that mexican food is more then Taco kits.
It can be very elegant and simple, clean tastes and well prepared.
I even started cooking some mexican at home.
One of my favorites is this cold crab soup.
Its so flavorful and really easy to make.
I'm really in the mood for something spicy today, so Im off to the market to get the ingredients for this soup.
Enjoy.
Mexican crab soup
You can make it a day in advance.
Serves 4
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup clam juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco
salt
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
14 oz fresh crab meat
8 cooked and cleaned shrimps
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 avocado, in pieces
red chili flakes
In a large bowl mix together tomato juice, clam juice, lime juice and Tabasco.
Season with salt.
Add onion, crab meat, shrimps, tomato and avocado.
Chill and serve with a sprinkling of red chili flakes.
Photo by the lovely Frances Janisch
This looks so good and is beautiful as well. And of course I love any recipe that you can make a day ahead. Living in Southern California, this would be perfect any time of year.
Posted by: annie | January 29, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Una gran receta apetitosa y linda ,me encanta tu blog me maravillo,felicitaciones,abrazos hugs,.hugs.
Posted by: rosita vargas | January 29, 2012 at 02:13 PM
What a post to start the week. I always love Mexican food. Nice post. Nice blog!
Posted by: Home Interior | January 29, 2012 at 09:16 PM
HI
Great post! and incredible blog ! Very helpful post! I must say. Simple & interesting. Wonderful work!
thank you!
Posted by: printable coupons | January 30, 2012 at 04:32 AM
ummmmmm!
Posted by: Belasabela | January 30, 2012 at 05:22 AM
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Posted by: Barbara | January 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Definitely going to try this one! I mean: Mexican + ripe avocado + clams -->> sound like heaven to me!
Posted by: christelle is flabbergasting | January 30, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Gawd this looks amazing and it's only 10:15 am!
Gotta make it!
Ashlyn
Posted by: Ashlyn@Pinecone | January 31, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Living in England I found Mexican food through the internet, I am glad to try another new recipe.
Posted by: Trudi | January 31, 2012 at 05:38 PM
Yum, looks wonderful! In the photo I also see leafy greenery - is that cilantro?
Posted by: Kiki Lynne | February 01, 2012 at 09:02 AM
This recipe should work with salmon fillets as well.
Posted by: easy recipes student | February 05, 2012 at 06:09 AM
Thanks for your wonderfull blog, i admire your job and your creativity. Thanks too, for explore Mexican food, yes its more than tacos or nachos ;D Have a nice day!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 19, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Hello
I wanted to spend a minute to thank you for this, I definitely enjoying every little bit of it, and this answered all my questions
Posted by: Sofa Table | May 23, 2012 at 09:40 AM