Mexican Cocktail Appetizer

LolaB's Note:

Adapted from the Restaurant “Hook Line & Sinker” in Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas on business we run into the always busy Hook Line & Sinker (located at 3103 Lemmon Ave.) and order the Mexican Cocktail our favorite appetizer – you can order it “Spicy” or “Regular”. I have dreams about this appetizer way down in Lake Charles, LA (where I live) – so my boss and I went to duplicate the recipe. One of the waiters shared the tidbit about the “special” sauce! I know it sounds strange to use the soda and ketchup; trust me it is delicious!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 cup

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen salad shrimp (Thawed & Drained)
• 3 avocados, peeled and cubed
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, if desired (or more)
• 1 (12 ounce) can lime soda
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle ketchup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded, & chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, Chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, Chopped
• 2 limes, one for garnish, one for Pico de Gallo

Directions:

1. Pico de Gallo: Mix together the chopped tomatoes, onion, minced jalepeno and chopped cilantro then squeese the juice of one lime over mixture. Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
2. Secret Sauce: Whisk together in mixing bowl the can of lime soda, bottle of ketchup, teaspoon of Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
3. Putting together the Mexican Cocktail - Present the Mexican Cocktails in clear medium or tall soda fountain glass or margarita glasses.
4. Layer a spoonful of salad shrimp into the bottom of each glass, then spoonful of cubed avocado, and spoonful of Pico de gallo & a little chopped cilantro; repeat until you reach top of glass. Slowly pour sauce mixture over glass contents until you reach ½ inch from top of glass. Garnish with more avocado and lime slice on side of glass. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Chef #1039757]

this stuff is awesome!!! I had something very similar at a local Mexican restaurant and this is better! I like to serve saltine crackers with it. Excellent!!!

[Frugal chef]

I can't believe I didn't give this a review! It is awesome & so flavorful. We made it several times & it is always a hit. For our family if we add a side of tortilla chips, it makes a light & filling meal. :) Thank you for posting!