Citrus Shrimp Cocktail

Submitted by Deja A

"This shrimp cocktail is similar to the ones served in Mexico with a thinner sauce. Delicious as a first course or appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined & cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tomatoes, chopped & seeded
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, slivered
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• 2 ripe avocados, chopped

directions

1. Bring citrus juices, ketchup & garlic to boil.
2. Add shrimp, reduce heat & simmer 2 minutes.
3. Drain & chill shrimp, reserving citrus juices.
4. Nest the bowl of citrus juices in a large bowl of ice & whisk until cool.
5. Stir tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, olive oil, 1 teaspoons salt & hot sauce into citrus mixture.
6. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. To serve: Dip rims of martini or margarita glasses into lime juice & then dip into kosher salt. Spoon 1/4 cup avocado into glass & top with shrimp mixture. Serve with crackers.