Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Submitted by Stacee R.

"Courtesy of Cooking Light. (Recipe does not included time to chill the cocktail.)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth (fat free, less-sodium preferred)
• 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 1 1⁄2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup English cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup avocado, peeled and diced
• 6 lime wedges

directions

1. Combine broth, 1 T lime juice and oregano in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer.
2. Cook 5 minutes and discard oregano.
3. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done.
4. Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
5. Stir in ice, tomato juice and hot sauce. Let stand 1 minute or until ice melts.
6. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, onion, tomato, cucumber, pepper and salt.
7. Cool, cover and chill.
8. When ready to serve, stir in cilantro. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 6 bowls; top with avocado.
9. Garnish with lime wedges.

Reviews

[MsPia]

Loved it! Next time I will cut back on the onion and add a little more cilantro.