Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

From Better Homes and Gardens. Cooking time is marinating time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb large shrimp
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1 -2  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄2 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh cilantro
• 2  avocados, seeded, peeled, and chopped
•  lime wedge (optional)

Directions

1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
2. Cook shrimp in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pimk. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
3. Drain, rinse under cold running water and place cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
4. In a medium bowl combine ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
5. Stir in tomato, onion and cilantro.
6. Pour tomato mixture over shrim; toss to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.
8. Just before serving, add avocados; toss to coat.
9. Serve in cocktail glasses. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.