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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This chilled shrimp cocktail adds cilantro, hot sauce, and lime juice for a delicious Mexican twist. Ingredients:
2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp |
6 cups water |
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
3 garlic cloves, pressed |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup ketchup |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup minced sweet onion |
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/2 cup chopped tomato |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
avocado slices, lime wedges, saltines (optional) |
Directions:
1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
2. Bring 6 cups water and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
3. Stir together reserved liquid, ketchup, and next 3 ingredients. Stir in shrimp, tomato, and cilantro. Chill. Serve with avocado slices, lime wedges, and saltines, if desired.
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