CITRUS SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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This shrimp cocktail is similar to the ones served in Mexico with a thinner sauce. Delicious as a first course or appetizer.

Provided by Deja A

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined & cut in half lengthwise
1 tomatoes, chopped & seeded
1/2 cup red onion, slivered
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 dashes hot sauce
2 ripe avocados, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring citrus juices, ketchup & garlic to boil.
  • Add shrimp, reduce heat & simmer 2 minutes.
  • Drain & chill shrimp, reserving citrus juices.
  • Nest the bowl of citrus juices in a large bowl of ice & whisk until cool.
  • Stir tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeƱo, olive oil, 1 teaspoons salt & hot sauce into citrus mixture.
  • Add shrimp and toss to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve: Dip rims of martini or margarita glasses into lime juice & then dip into kosher salt. Spoon 1/4 cup avocado into glass & top with shrimp mixture. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 578.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 25.3

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