Shrimp Cocktail Exotique Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cocktail Exotique
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 navel oranges; 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (32 total), shelled and deveined; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon minced and mashed garlic; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Pinch cayenne; 2 firm-ripe California avocados; 6 canned hearts of palm, drained, rinsed, patted dry, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 navel oranges
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (32 total), shelled and deveined
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon minced and mashed garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch cayenne
2 firm-ripe California avocados
6 canned hearts of palm, drained, rinsed, patted dry, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

1
With a sharp knife cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange, exposing flesh, and arrange with a cut side down on a cutting board.
2
Cutting from top to bottom, remove peel and pith.
3
Working over a bowl, cut orange sections free from membranes, letting sections drop into bowl, and squeeze in excess juice from membranes.
4
Into a large saucepan of boiling salted water plunge shrimp and poach at a bare simmer just until firm, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Drain shrimp in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
6
While shrimp are still warm add oil, garlic, and 1 tablespoon juice from orange sections, stirring to coat shrimp.
7
Let shrimp cool to room temperature.
8
In a small bowl whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth.
9
Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
10
Halve avocados lengthwise, remove pit.
11
Transfer orange sections with a slotted spoon to shrimp mixture and add hearts of palm, folding ingredients together gently.
12
Divide salad among avocado halves, mounding it, and spoon sauce over salad.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 navel oranges, 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (32 total), shelled and deveined, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon minced and mashed garlic, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cocktail Exotique 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 Exotique

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