Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a Nice Twist! Recipe

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a Nice Twist!
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Directions:

  1. Wash cilantro, chop leaves and discard stems.
  2. Mix with tomatoes and onions and set aside.
  3. Boil shrimp in clam juice (and enough water to cover the shrimp) until pink. Remove shrimp and plunge into ice-water bath until no longer warm; remove from ice water and refrigerate.
  4. Meanwhile, add shells to liquid and simmer 10 minutes. Strain liquid and reserve.
  5. Layer thinly sliced or shredded iceberg lettuce (using as a bed, such as wine glasses or small glass dishes or a single glass bowl.)
  6. Top with shrimp and tomato mixture
  7. Add ketchup, lime juice and Tabasco sauce (to taste) to reserved clam liquid. Pour liquid over shrimp to cover it.
  8. Chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.2 Kcal (901 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.96g 18%
Cholesterol 32.88mg 11%
Sodium 688.41mg 29%
Potassium 240.06mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.24g 8%
Sugars 2.85g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 5.76g 12%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 25%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 33.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.83 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.44g 18%
Cholesterol 20.45mg 11%
Sodium 428.11mg 29%
Potassium 149.29mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.45g 8%
Sugars 1.77g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 8%
Protein 3.58g 12%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 25%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 21.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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