Mexican shrimp cocktail is a dish that typically consists of shrimp, diced tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, lime juice, and avocado. It is often served as an appetizer or main course.
Shrimp should be peeled and deveined.
Jalapeno Chiles should beseeded and finely chopped.
~Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quartDutch oven; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.
Addshrimp.
Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.
Immediately removeshrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.
Simmerliquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.
Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaingingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plasticbowl.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Just before serving place1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.
Divide shrimp mixture amongdishes.
Garnish with lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Directions
Shrimp should be peeled and deveined.
Jalapeno Chiles should beseeded and finely chopped.
~Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quartDutch oven; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.
Addshrimp.
Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.
Immediately removeshrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.
Simmerliquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.
Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaingingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plasticbowl.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Just before serving place1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.
Divide shrimp mixture amongdishes.
Garnish with lemon wedges.
