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Avocado-Shrimp Cocktail





Yields
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Notes: In Mexico, saltine crackers are often served with seafood cocktails like this.

Avocado-Shrimp Cocktail




James Carrier
 1 can (11 1/2 oz.) tomato and chili cocktail (bloody Mary) mix
 1/3 cup tequila
 3 tablespoons lime juice
 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, rinsed and drained
 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chili
 2 firm-ripe avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb. total)
 3/4 pound shelled cooked shrimp (50 to 70 per lb.), rinsed
  Kosher or regular salt
  Lime wedges
  Tortilla chips or saltine crackers
Step 1
1

In a bowl, stir together tomato and chili cocktail mix, tequila, lime juice, onion, cilantro, and 2 teaspoons chili.

Step 2
2

Pit and peel avocados; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add avocados and shrimp to cocktail mixture. Mix gently and add salt and more chili to taste.

Step 3
3

If desired, rub rims of 4 to 6 margarita or martini glasses with a lime wedge. Immediately dip into a dish filled with 1/4 inch kosher salt.

Step 4
4

Spoon avocado-shrimp cocktail equally into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g12%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 367mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g5%
Protein 13g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.