Seared Shrimp Cocktail with Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

This dish makes an impressive first course for a dinner party. Shrimp picks up flavor quickly and doesn't need to marinate for more than half an hour.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple

9 tablespoons chopped peeled ripe avocado

1/2 cup finely chopped tomato

1/3 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

30 large unpeeled shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

6 lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (through sugar) in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine shrimp, sherry, and next 3 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Add shrimp to pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa into each of 6 martini glasses; place 5 shrimp on rim of each glass. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com