This shrimp cocktail recipe is similar to one I first tried in San Antonio. I could never find a recipe that recaptured what I had there. I experimented and finally came up with the perfect combination of ingredients. Anyone who has tried it has begged for the recipe. Try it with tortilla chips!
Prep Time::15 mins
Additional Time:: 2 hrs
Total Time:: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 ½ cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ripe avocado – peeled, pitted and chopped
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place shrimp in a large bowl. Stir in red onion, cilantro, and garlic.
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Add tomato and clam juice, ketchup, lime juice, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce; mix well to combine. Season with salt.
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Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
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Recipe Tip
Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.