Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 156.2
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 146.6 mg
  • Sodium: 572.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 16.8 g

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Introduction

This is a fresh snack or starter dish that is high in vegetables. It has a good mixture of textures with the crunch of the fresh vegetables, the delicate texture of the shrimp, and the creaminess of the avocado. Serve with an additional lemon wedge, sea salt, and tobasco for a little extra spark. This is a fresh snack or starter dish that is high in vegetables. It has a good mixture of textures with the crunch of the fresh vegetables, the delicate texture of the shrimp, and the creaminess of the avocado. Serve with an additional lemon wedge, sea salt, and tobasco for a little extra spark.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 oz. Clamato juice
    Juice of 1 lemon
    1/4 c. ketchup
    1 c. shrimp or vegetable stock
    1 lb. cooked shrimp
    1 c. cucumbers, peeled and seeded, diced
    1 small red onion, diced
    1 medium tomato, diced and seeded
    1 avocado, diced
    1 tsp. minced jalapeno (or to taste)
    1 Tbsp. minced cilantro (or to taste)
    1 Tbsp minced parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Combine Clamato, lemon juice, ketchup and shrimp or vegetable stock and refrigerate.
2. Place equal parts of shrimp into a serving glass. Layer cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, and jalapeno over shrimp. Add another layer of shrimp and another layer of vegetables. Pour ketchup mixture over the shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro and parsley.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATESV.