Tropical Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Tropical Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe but firm Florida or 2 Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces; 1 pound fresh medium-sized shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined; 1/2 cup fresh bitter orange juice, or 1/4 cup regular orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 to 3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced; 1 to 3 fresh ajis cachucha, seeded and minced; 3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; Fresh cilantro sprigs, lemon and/or lime slices or zest, cachucha peppers, and/or watercress

Servings: persons

1 ripe but firm Florida or 2 Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 pound fresh medium-sized shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
1/2 cup fresh bitter orange juice, or 1/4 cup regular orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 to 3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1 to 3 fresh ajis cachucha, seeded and minced
3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Fresh cilantro sprigs, lemon and/or lime slices or zest, cachucha peppers, and/or watercress

1
Cut the avocados into bite-size chunks and set aside.
2
Fill the bottom of chilled individual glasses or serving bowls with lettuce and arrange the shrimp and avocado on top.
3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the bitter orange juice, ketchup, and onion.
4
Gradually whisk in the oil.
5
Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, chiles, and minced cilantro.
7
Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and avocado.
8
Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.

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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: 1 ripe but firm Florida or 2 Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced, 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces, 1 pound fresh medium-sized shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined, 1/2 cup fresh bitter orange juice, or 1/4 cup regular orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tropical 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.

Tropical Shrimp Cocktail

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