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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 270 Minutes
Servings: 8
From Better Homes and Gardens. Cooking time is marinating time.
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lime juice
1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, seeded, peeled, and chopped
lime wedge (optional)
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
2. Cook shrimp in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pimk. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
3. Drain, rinse under cold running water and place cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
4. In a medium bowl combine ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
5. Stir in tomato, onion and cilantro.
6. Pour tomato mixture over shrim; toss to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.
8. Just before serving, add avocados; toss to coat.
9. Serve in cocktail glasses. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com