Cinco de Mayo Shrimp Cocktail |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped |
1/2 red onion, sliced |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded |
2 garlic cloves |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) |
1/4 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
6 cups water |
30 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp |
1 large avocado, diced |
garnish: lime slices |
lime-flavored tortilla chips |
Directions:
1. Process first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill sauce up to 1 week.
2. Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill up to 24 hours, if desired.
3. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
4. Stir avocado into sauce; spoon sauce evenly into 6 chilled martini glasses or small bowls. Arrange 5 shrimp around edge of each glass; garnish, if desired. Serve with lime-flavored tortilla chips.
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