Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado
A chilled Mexican-style shrimp cocktail with tomato-lime sauce, crisp vegetables, cilantro, and creamy avocado.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine 2 cup (500 ml) of the water with the ice in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Combine the remaining 1,500 ml water with 1 ¼ tsp (8 gr) salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 3
Reduce to medium heat, add the shrimp, and poach until opaque and their centers reach 63°C.
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Step 4
Transfer the shrimp immediately to the ice bath. Chill, then drain thoroughly in a colander.
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Step 5
Whisk the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
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Step 6
Fold the red onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, and chilled shrimp into the sauce. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
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Step 7
Gently fold in the avocado and divide the cocktail among serving bowls.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook shrimp to 63°C, chill promptly, and keep the finished cocktail refrigerated at 4°C or below. Consume within 1 day.
Risk factors
- raw shellfish
- cross-contamination
- temperature-sensitive cooked seafood