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California Avocado Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
This version of an old standard has a contemporary twist. Fresh avocado in crunchy, spicy sauce makes a cocktail sure to be a taste pleaser for those in search of flavor.
Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission
Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission
Re-Calculate: Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. thick, chunky tomato salsa
- 2 Tbsp. seafood cocktail sauce
- 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp. diced seedless cucumber
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados seeded, peeled and diced
- 30 large (21 to 25 count per pound), cooked shrimp with tails
- 6 lime slices for garnish
- 6 sprigs cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Thoroughly combine salsa and next 5 ingredients; gently fold in avocado.
- Chill mixture 1 hour to marry flavors. (Mixture is best served the day it's made.)
- To serve, divide avocado mixture among 6 stemmed glasses.
- Hang 5 shrimp, tails outside glass, around each rim.
- Garnish each with 1 twisted lime slice and 1 sprig cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
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*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.
Quick Nutrition
Facts
Amount Per Serving
| Calories: | 170 |
| Total Fat: | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat: | n/a |
| Trans Fat: | n/a |
| Cholesterol: | 55 mg |
| Sodium: | 160 mg |
| Total Sugars: | n/a |
| Protein: | 8 g |
Category:
Appetizer
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Hass Avocado Shrimp Cocktail
I have also added horseradish and eaten with toasted corn tortillas.
Louie - Fri, 11/13/09 - 08:55 am