Avocado Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Note: In Mexico, saltine crackers are often served with seafood cocktails like this Makes: 4 to 6 servings
- 1 can (11 1/2 ounce.) tomato and chili cocktail (bloody Mary) mix
- 1/3 c. tequila
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/3 c. finely minced onion, rinsed and liquid removed
- 1/3 c. minced fresh cilantro
- 2 x to 3 tsp. chopped fresh jalapeno chili
- 2 x hard-ripe avocados (1 to 1 1/4 pound
- 3/4 lb shelled cooked shrimp (50 to 70 per lb.), rinsed Kosher or possibly regular salt Lime wedges Tortilla chips or possibly saltine crackers
Directions
- 1. In a bowl, stir together tomato and chili cocktail mix, tequila, lime juice, onion, cilantro, and 2 tsp. chili.
- 2. Pit and peel avocados; cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Add in avocados and shrimp to cocktail mix. Mix gently and add in salt and more chili to taste.
- 3. If you like, rub rims of 4 to 6 margarita or possibly martini glasses with a lime wedge. Immediately dip into a dish filled with 1/4 inch kosher salt.
- 4. Spoon avocado-shrimp cocktail equally into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 175g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 149 | |
| Calories from Fat 14 | 9% |
| Total Fat 1.56g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium 284mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.79g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.84g | 1% |
| Protein 17.85g | 29% |
