Ensenada Shrimp Cocktail

Submitted by NannyMarvel

"The very best of Mexico!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed and chopped
• 1 serrano chili, seeds and ribs removed and chopped
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
• 3⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice

directions

1. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tblsp of salt to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
2. Drain the shrimp and cut in half or into inch-long pieces. Place shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl. Mix in the lime and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
3. Mix in the onions, tomatoes and chilis and refrigerate another 1/2 hour to 1 hour.
4. Add the cilantro, cucumber and avocado. Spoon into individual serving dishes - I use cocktail glasses - and serve.