MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large shrimp (1/2 lb)
2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 California avocado
Garnish: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Cook shrimp in boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain, cool, and then shell, leaving tail shells attached if desired. Chill until cold, at least 15 minutes.
  • Stir together tomatoes, scallion, garlic, lemon and lime juices, salt, and pepper.
  • Just before serving, finely dice avocado and stir into tomato salsa. Spoon salsa into 4 serving dishes and arrange shrimp and lime on top.

Scarlet Bruere
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I'm definitely going to try this shrimp cocktail recipe. It looks delicious!


Faizan VIN
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This shrimp cocktail is a perfect summer appetizer. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Archie Brown
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I love the presentation of this shrimp cocktail. It's so colorful and inviting.


Manik Hasan S
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This shrimp cocktail is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


Ahad Dawuan
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I thought this cocktail was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked well.


Alfredo Escobar
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Overall, I thought this shrimp cocktail was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Geneca Ebrime
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I would have liked more instructions on how to cook the shrimp. I'm not sure if I cooked them for the right amount of time.


Alina Maharjan
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my shrimp cocktail didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Suhana Khatun
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Ufochukwu Udoka
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The shrimp cocktail was delicious!


Farhanjan Farhanjan
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The shrimp cocktail was good, but I found the sauce to be a bit too tangy for my taste.


Annoyed By you
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this shrimp cocktail again and again.


Kadesa Anderson
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I made this shrimp cocktail for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


rita eze
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This shrimp cocktail is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy seafood.


Destiny Ejinya
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I love the addition of avocado to this shrimp cocktail. It adds a creamy richness that balances out the tangy sauce.


Aponkhan 1122
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This shrimp cocktail is a great party appetizer. It's easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.


Yin Yin Htay
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this shrimp cocktail. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Ronok Saha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp cocktail turned out great! I used cooked shrimp and it still tasted delicious.


Wakeel Nabi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp are succulent and the sauce is tangy and refreshing. I served it with some avocado slices and it was a hit!


doukia om
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This Mexican shrimp cocktail is a fantastic appetizer or light meal. It's packed with flavor and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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