Ensenada Shrimp Cocktail

The very best of Mexico!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• 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.