Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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.

 1 c Water
 ⅓ c Lime Juice
 1 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
 2 ts Salt
 1 x Pepper; Dash of
 24 ea Shrimp; Raw,
 1 ea Avocado; Peeled And Chopped
 2 ea Jalapeno Chiles;
 ¼ c Tomato; Chopped
 2 tb Onion; Chopped
 2 tb Carrot; Finely Chopped
 2 tb Cilantro; Fresh, Snipped
 2 tb Vegetable Or Olive Oil
 1 1/2 c Lettuce; Finely Shredded
 1 x Lemon Or Lime Wedges

1

Shrimp should be peeled and deveined.

2

Jalapeno Chiles should beseeded and finely chopped.

3

~Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quartDutch oven; reduce heat.

4

Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.

5

Addshrimp.

6

Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.

7

Immediately removeshrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.

8

Simmerliquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.

9

Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaingingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plasticbowl.

10

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

11

Just before serving place1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.

12

Divide shrimp mixture amongdishes.

13

Garnish with lemon wedges.