SHRIMP COCKTAIL Recipe

***Note: Do not over cook - shrimp will become tough. Shrimp are done as soon as they become orange/pink*** SHRIMP COCKTAIL picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time5 Min

Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium

Health IndexHealthy++Servings2

CuisineMexicanCourseAppetizer

Main IngredientSeafoodInterest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

	Shrimp	1 1⁄4 Pound (21-25 count)
	Water	1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
	Garlic	1 Clove (5 gm)
	Peppercorns	2
	Bay leaf	1 Small
	Cucumber	2 Ounce, small dice (peeled)
	Roma tomato	2 Ounce, small dice
	Brown onion	2 Ounce, small dice (peeled)
	Cilantro	1 Teaspoon, chopped
	Avocado	3 Ounce (ripe firm medium dice)
	Lime juice	1 Tablespoon
	Ketchup	1 Tablespoon
	Hot sauce	1 Tablespoon
	Salt	1 Dash

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 426 Calories from Fat 98

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g17.3%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g9.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 430.9 mg143.6%

Sodium 911.6 mg38%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g6.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.6%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 61 g121.9%

Vitamin A 27.5% Vitamin C 38.8%

Calcium 17.6% Iron 42%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

* In a large stock pot, add water, garlic, peppercorn and bay leaf.
* Bring water to a boil. Lower heat.
* Add shrimp, cook for 3 minutes.
* Drain shrimp. Reserve liquid.
* Remove bay leaf.
* Allow liquid and shrimp to cool. Refrigerate to chill.
* In al large bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, ketchup and hot sauce.
* Add cooled shrimp liquid and shrimp.
* Adjust salt .
* Serve in a glass container.
Makes 2 - 16 ounce cocktails.
Note: Do not over cook - shrimp will become tough.
Shrimp are done as soon as they become orange/pink.