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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Recipe Introduction


Source: Southern Living-10/00





List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
  
• 6 cups water
  
• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1 cup ketchup
  
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1/4 cup minced sweet onion
  
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  
• Avocado slices, lime wedges, saltines, optional
  






Instructions



1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
   
   
2. Bring 6 cups water and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
   
   
3. Stir together reserved liwuid, ketchup, and next 3 ingredients. Stir in shrimp, tomato, and cilantro. Chill. Serve with avocado slices, lime wedges, and saltines, if desired.
   
   
4. Servings: 6
   
   
5. Per serving: 172 cal. 2.1 g fat, 21.8 g pro, 17.8g carb, 154 mg chol, 795 mg sod.