Cóctel de conchas

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Cóctel de conchas is a seafood delicacy typical of Salvadoran cuisine. It is a type of shellfish cocktail that usually combines black shell clams ( conchas negras ), diced onions and tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon or lime juice. The whole thing is dressed with a mixture of Worcestershire sauce (called salsa inglesa or salsa perrins in El Salvador), hot sauce, and salt. Typical accompaniments served with this clam cocktail include crackers, lemon halves for squeezing extra lemon juice over the cocktail, hot chili peppers, and cold beer. This refreshing specialty is especially popular during the summer season, and it is often served inside the shells for better visual effect.