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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail


--Barnesville Herald Gazette


2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp

6 cups water

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup minced sweet onion

1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 cup chopped tomato

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped


Directions: Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.


Bring 6 cups water and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.


Stir together reserved liquid, ketchup, and next 3 ingredients. Stir in shrimp, tomato, and cilantro. Chill. Serve with lime wedges, and saltines, if desired.

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