Sunday, November 23, 2008

Hass Avocado Shrimp Cocktail

This version of an old standard has a contemporary twist. Hass Avocado Shrimp CocktailFresh avocado in crunchy, spicy sauce makes a cocktail sure to be a taste pleaser for those in search of flavor.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 170 calories, 12g of fat, 55mg of cholesterol, 160mg of sodium, and 8g of protein.


Ingredients:

2 Tbsp thick, chunky tomato salsa
2 Tbsp seafood cocktail sauce
2 Tbsp chopped onion
2 Tbsp diced seedless cucumber
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Hass Avocados (1 pound), diced
30 large (21 to 25 count per pound), cooked shrimp with tails
6 lime slices for garnish
6 sprigs cilantro for garnish


Instructions:

1. Thoroughly combine salsa and next 5 ingredients; gently fold in avocado.

2. Chill mixture 1 hour to marry flavors. (Mixture is best served the day it's made.)

3. To serve, divide avocado mixture among 6 stemmed glasses.

4. Hang 5 shrimp, tails outside glass, around each rim.

5. Garnish each with 1 twisted lime slice and 1 sprig cilantro.

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