Cinco De Mayo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Cinco De Mayo Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups water; 30 large fresh shrimp, unpeeled; 1 large avocado, diced; lime slice, to garnish; lime-flavored tortilla chips

Servings: persons

4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
30 large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
1 large avocado, diced
lime slice, to garnish
lime-flavored tortilla chips

1
Process first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Cover and chill sauce for up to a week.
2
Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill up to 24 hours.
3
Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
4
Stir avocado into sauce; spoon sauce evenly into 6 chilled martini glasses or small bowls. Arrange 5 shrimp around the edge of each glass, with the fat part in the glass and the tails hanging down the sides of the glass; garnish, if desired, with lime slices. Serve with lime-flavored tortilla chips.

865

kcal

Calories

Carbs

185

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1/2 red onion, sliced, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, and more.

Yes, Cinco De Mayo Shrimp Cocktail 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.

Cinco De Mayo Shrimp Cocktail

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