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

Prepration Time10 MinutesCooking Time5 Minutes

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexHealthy++

Servings2CuisineMexican

CourseAppetizerSpecialityPart of Menu

Main IngredientSeafood

Seafood Lovers

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

How to make SHRIMP COCKTAIL

* 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.