Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail in a Jar Recipe

Name: Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail in a Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Peeled And Deveined Pre-cooked Medium-sized Shrimp; 1 pint Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 2 stalks Celery, Chopped; 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped; 1 Avocado, Peeled, Pitted, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Capers; 2 Tablespoons Basil, Chiffonade Cut; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Horseradish; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Catsup; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Juice; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Baby Romain Lettuce, Very Thinly Sliced; 6 Croutons, For Garnish (optional); 6 8-ounce Size Mason Jars With Lids And Rings

Servings: persons

1 pound Peeled And Deveined Pre-cooked Medium-sized Shrimp
1 pint Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Halved
2 stalks Celery, Chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped
1 Avocado, Peeled, Pitted, Diced
1 Tablespoon Capers
2 Tablespoons Basil, Chiffonade Cut
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Horseradish
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Catsup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tablespoons Tomato Juice
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Baby Romain Lettuce, Very Thinly Sliced
6 Croutons, For Garnish (optional)
6 8-ounce Size Mason Jars With Lids And Rings

1
Put first seven ingredients (shrimp through basil) into a large bowl and set aside.
2
Whisk together the next seven ingredients (lemon juice through pepper) in a small bowl.
3
Slowly add olive oil and continue to whisk until the olive oil is combined with the other ingredients.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings.
5
Pour dressing over the shrimp and vegetables and toss.
6
Set aside.
7
Put a bit of the sliced romaine lettuce in the bottom of each of six 8-ounce mason jars.
8
Top each jar with the shrimp and vegetable mixture.
9
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Peeled And Deveined Pre-cooked Medium-sized Shrimp, 1 pint Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Halved, 2 stalks Celery, Chopped, 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail in a Jar falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail in a Jar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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