ZESTY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO COCKTAIL

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This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. It's cool, refreshing and delicious. Quite a crowd pleaser. These photos are from web sites Big Oven and Grabbing the Gusto.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large avocados, chopped
1 1/3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, de-veined and steamed
6 c spicy v-8 vegetable juice
2 limes, juiced
tabasco sauce
lime wedges to serve

Steps:

  • 1. Gently mix first six ingredients together in a large glass container.
  • 2. Add the V-8 juice and lime juice. Stir gently until thoroughly combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Serve in chilled margarita glasses or other attractive glass containers.
  • 4. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and add extra Tabasco sauce as desired.

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