Shrimp Cocktail (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp mixed with avocado, tomato, and lime for a light and tasty fresh bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 -
1 pound big shrimp, peeled and cleaned
→ Liquids and Seasonings
02 -
1 liter water
03 -
1 teaspoon salt
04 -
1 cup tomato or Clamato juice
05 -
1/4 cup ketchup
06 -
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
07 -
Hot sauce plus salt and pepper as you like
→ Produce
08 -
1 medium tomato, chopped
09 -
1 little cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
10 -
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (skip if you want)
11 -
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 -
3 tablespoons diced red onion
13 -
1 avocado, chopped
→ Accompaniments
14 -
Tortilla chips on the side
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Heat water and salt till it boils. Toss in shrimp and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink. Quickly move them to cold water to stop cooking, then chop them roughly.
02 -
Grab a big bowl and mix tomato or Clamato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper till it tastes right.
03 -
Stir in red onion, cilantro, jalapeño if you're using it, cucumber, and tomato into the sauce.
04 -
Fold shrimp into the bowl. Cover it up and pop it in the fridge for half an hour so the flavors settle.
05 -
Right before you eat, gently mix in chopped avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
Change how much jalapeño you use if you want it more or less spicy. Fresh tomatoes and ripe avocados make it taste better.