SHRIMP COCKTAIL Recipe

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

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
CuisineMexicanCourseAppetizer
SpecialityPart of MenuMain IngredientSeafood

Ingredients

 
1¼ pound shrimp, 21-25 count
 
1½ cups water
 
1 clove garlic
 
2 each peppercorns
 
1 small bay leaf
 
2 ounces cucumber, peeled, small dice
 
2 ounces roma tomato, small dice
 
2 ounces brown onion, peeled, small dice
 
1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
 
3 ounces hass avocado, ripe, firm, medium dice
 
1 tablespoon lime juice
 
1 tablespoon ketchup
 
1 tablespoon bottled hot sauce
 
1 dash salt
 
Nutritional Guide
 
Per Serving
 
Per serving
 
Calories 121
 
Fat (g) 5
 
Saturated 0.8
 
Unsaturated 2.6
 
Protein (g) 12.7
 
Carbohydrates (g) 7.3
 
Fiber (g) 2.3
 
Cholesterol (mg) 86
 
Sodium (mg) 332
 
Servings 2

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.

Comments

hookertm says :

I like this recipe but of course I want to make the veges fork size and I add a cup of clamato juice and some colorful peppers for a kick.
Posted on: 8 April 2009 - 1:24pm

nisar253 says :

Looks great with nutritional value. "If you want happiness for a life time,learn to love what you do"
Posted on: 17 November 2007 - 3:16pm

The Tortilla Guy says :

This looks like a great shrimp cocktail !!! I wonder if we could make a wrap out of it also ? The Tortilla Guy
Posted on: 23 August 2007 - 9:13am

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