Friday, 19 December 2014

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Everyone knows the shrimp cocktail recipe. But this one with the Mexican touch and the avocado makes it even fresher. Perfect recipe when the sun will come back.

1 pound shrimps (medium size)
1 ¼ cup cucumber diced
1 ¼ red onion chopped
1 jalapeno minced
½ cup celery chopped
1 ½ cups tomato chopped
1/3 cup cilantro
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ tablespoons Tabasco
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 avocado diced

Method

Peel and devein the shrimps. In a medium pot bring salted water o a boil. Add the shrimps and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
Cut half of the shrimps into large chunks and place in a bowl. Add the celery, cucumber, tomatoes (and their juice), jalapeno, cilantro, ketchup, Tabasco and lime juice. Then gently stir to combine.
Gently stir to combine. Then add the chopped avocado. Add the remaining whole shrimps on ntop and serve with tortilla chips.