Shrimp cocktail Recipe

Name: Shrimp cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large salad bowl; 2 lb jumbo shrimp; 1/2 large can tomato juice; 3 large tomatoes chopped; 2 haas avocados chunked; 1 medium cucumber peeled/seeded/chunked; 1 medium yellow onion diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves chopped; 1/2 medium green pepper diced; 1 medium jalapeno seeded/chopped you can throw in a few seeds for added heat; 1 tsp finely chopped garlic; 1 oz hot sauce I like Franks red hot; 2 oz ketchup or catsup whatever; 1 splash of citrus soda I recommend fresca or squirt; 1 salt n pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 large salad bowl
2 lb jumbo shrimp
1/2 large can tomato juice
3 large tomatoes chopped
2 haas avocados chunked
1 medium cucumber peeled/seeded/chunked
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves chopped
1/2 medium green pepper diced
1 medium jalapeno seeded/chopped you can throw in a few seeds for added heat
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 oz hot sauce I like Franks red hot
2 oz ketchup or catsup whatever
1 splash of citrus soda I recommend fresca or squirt
1 salt n pepper to taste

1
boil shrimp in salt water (large pot, 1Tbsp salt) if shrimp r precooked defrost fully in cold water instead of boiling them.
2
tips: bring water to boil before throwing shrimp in, they will float to the surface when done.
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dont leave the shrimp in too long, you want them tender not chewy!
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cool shrimp in cold water ( ice speeds up the process of coarse.)
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when cooled, or defrosted, peel shrimp and devein (to devein shrimp, run a paring knife along the outer curve of the shrimp almost 1/4in deep from top to bottom youll see it!)
6
its poop u dont want to eat that part!
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throw the shrimp in the bowl with all other ingredients, toss well, but gently u dont want to mash the avocado or tomatoes... chill for atleast an hour n enjoy!
8
great with saltine crackers and a slice of lime
9
a great add-in is chunked octopus.

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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: 1 large salad bowl, 2 lb jumbo shrimp, 1/2 large can tomato juice, 3 large tomatoes chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp cocktail

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