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Cold cocktail shrimp paired with a spicy salsa-like sauce of tomato and avocado make this shrimp cocktail recipe great for lazy hot summer days or sophisticated dinner parties. Recipe is designed for foodservice use and is not intended for consumer scaling of less than 12 servings. Ingredients Avocado Shrimp Cocktail (recipe follows) 24 24 24each fresh cilantro sprigs 12 12 12each lime wedges 36 36 36each crispy fried tortilla strips 12 12 12each (16-20 count) cooked chilled tail on cocktail shrimp Avocado Shrimp Cocktail - Yield: 13 cups, 12 servings 4 4 4cups CUP_USVolumecanned tomato juice, chilled 1 1 1each plus 1 tsp. Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 14 14 14oz. OUNCE_USVolumecanned, diced in juice tomatoes 4 4 4oz. OUNCE_USVolumegreen bell pepper, ¼-inch dice 4 4 4oz. OUNCE_USVolumewhite onion, ¼-inch dice 6 6 6oz. OUNCE_USVolumehot house cucumber, peeled, seeded, ¼-inch dice 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeWorcestershire sauce 1 1/2 1.5 1.5tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt 1 1 1tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumegarlic, dry, granulated 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeextra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 1.5 1.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeTabasco sauce 5 5 5each large Fresh Hass Avocados, peeled, seeded and large dice * 2 2 2lbs. POUNDWeighthigh quality bay shrimp, very well drained Per order Ladle 1 heaping cup of Avocado Shrimp Cocktail into a large martini glass. Garnish with 1 cooked chilled cocktail shrimp and lime wedge on the rim. Add the cilantro sprigs and fried tortilla strips as garnish. Avocado Shrimp Cocktail Preparation In a food processer whirl together the tomato juice and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to puree. Add in the canned diced tomatoes in juice and coarsely chop. Pour into a mixing bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion, cucumber, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic, olive oil and Tabasco. Refrigerate. Close to time of service add the Fresh Hass Avocado and shrimp. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving = 1 Avocado Shrimp Cocktail Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 16 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 10 g); Cholesterol 160 mg; Sodium 740 mg; Potassium 830 mg; Total Carbohydrates 15 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 5 g; Protein 20 g; Vitamin A 1729 IU; Vitamin C 38 mg; Calcium 66 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 92 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.4 g. % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.   * Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly. 12

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