MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Make and share this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandyg61

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb large shrimp
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lime juice
1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, seeded, peeled, and chopped
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
  • Cook shrimp in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pimk. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
  • Drain, rinse under cold running water and place cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl combine ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
  • Stir in tomato, onion and cilantro.
  • Pour tomato mixture over shrim; toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, add avocados; toss to coat.
  • Serve in cocktail glasses. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.

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