Virgin Mary Grilled Shrimp Cócteles Recipe

Name: Virgin Mary Grilled Shrimp Cócteles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes; 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 shrimp); 1/2 cup grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup jalapeno jelly; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Cooking spray; 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 1 cup chopped red onion; Juice of 1 lime; Tabasco sauce, to taste; Bloody Mary Mix (recipe follows); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish; 1 quart Spicy V-8; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; Juice of a Mexican or Key lime; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon minced cilantro

Servings: persons

Four 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 shrimp)
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1/4 cup jalapeno jelly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Cooking spray
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 cup chopped red onion
Juice of 1 lime
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Bloody Mary Mix (recipe follows)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 quart Spicy V-8
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Juice of a Mexican or Key lime
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon minced cilantro

1
Thread the shrimp on the soaked wooden skewers. In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the grapefruit juice, pepper jelly, garlic, oil, and soy sauce. In a baking dish, cover the shrimp with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator or 30 minutes.
2
Light the grill. Shake the shrimp skewers to remove excess marinade. Coat the shrimp with cooking spray and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove from the grill. Remove the shrimp from the skewers.
3
Divide the avocado slices among 4 martini glasses (or four clear plastic glasses if you are tailgating). Sprinkle with red onion, lime juice, and hot sauce. Add 4 shrimp to each glass. Fill the glass with Bloody Mary Mix (without alcohol) until it just covers the bottom of the shrimp. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with a spoon and saltine crackers or tortilla chips.
4
Combine all mix ingredients, stir well, and place in the refrigerator until well chilled. The mix will last for up to 2 days, covered and refrigerated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes, 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 shrimp), 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup jalapeno jelly, and more.

Yes, Virgin Mary Grilled Shrimp Cócteles 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.

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Virgin Mary Grilled Shrimp Cócteles

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