Clam and Avocado Cocktail with Tiny Shrimp Recipe

Name: Clam and Avocado Cocktail with Tiny Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire; 1/4 tsp. horseradish; 1/2 to 1 tsp. hot red pepper sauce; 1 ripe plum tomato, diced; 2 inner ribs celery, chopped; 1 can (6-1/2 oz.) chopped clams in juice; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 lg. firm but ripe avocado; 1 oz. tiny shrimp, peeled and cooked; 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper; Several sm. inner leaves romaine lettuce; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. horseradish
1/2 to 1 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
1 ripe plum tomato, diced
2 inner ribs celery, chopped
1 can (6-1/2 oz.) chopped clams in juice
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 lg. firm but ripe avocado
1 oz. tiny shrimp, peeled and cooked
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Several sm. inner leaves romaine lettuce
4 lime wedges

1
In bowl mix ketchup, lime juice, jalapeno, Worcestershire, horseradish and pepper sauce.
2
Add tomato, celery, clams with juice and green onionsand stir lightly.
3
There should be a lot of liquid in seafood mixture.
4
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5
Cut avocado in half and discard seed.
6
Remove peel.
7
Slice flesh into 1/2-inch cubes and mix lightly with clam mixture.
8
Add shrimp and cilantro.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Place romaine leaves on side of 4 large chilled cocktail glasses.
11
Spoon in seafood mixture.
12
Garnish with lime wedges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced, 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire, and more.

Yes, Clam and Avocado Cocktail with Tiny Shrimp 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!

Clam and Avocado Cocktail with Tiny Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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