Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Courtesy of Cooking Light. (Recipe does not included time to chill the cocktail.) Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth (fat free, less-sodium preferred) |
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided |
1 sprig fresh oregano |
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 cup ice |
1 cup tomato juice |
2 teaspoons hot sauce |
1 cup onion, diced |
1 cup tomato, seeded and chopped |
1 cup english cucumber, peeled and chopped |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped |
3/4 cup avocado, peeled and diced |
6 lime wedges |
Directions:
1. Combine broth, 1 T lime juice and oregano in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer.
2. Cook 5 minutes and discard oregano.
3. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done.
4. Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
5. Stir in ice, tomato juice and hot sauce. Let stand 1 minute or until ice melts.
6. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, onion, tomato, cucumber, pepper and salt.
7. Cool, cover and chill.
8. When ready to serve, stir in cilantro. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 6 bowls; top with avocado.
9. Garnish with lime wedges.
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