Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado
Ingredients
- 1 lb large cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked is best
- Tortilla chips or crackers optional for serving
Method
- Rinsed the cooked shrimp under cold running water, drain and pat with a paper towel to dry. Set aside in a bowl.
- Prepare your avocado: halve the avocado and remove the pit. With a spoon, scoop out the inside flesh. Dice with a knife, and place the diced avocado in a mixing bowl. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and add the cracked black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- In a small serving dish cocktail glass (I use a wide margarita glass), add the cocktail sauce.
- To serve - enjoy one shrimp dipped in cocktail sauce with diced avocado on top. You can use a toothpick or enjoy on tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
- Add a tablespoon of freshly chopped cilantro on top.
- If you don't have limes you can use a fresh lemon instead to toss with the avocado.
- Want more crunch? Add some chopped cucumber or diced mango to switch up the flavor!
- Sprinkle a little smoked paprika over each of the shrimp and avocado bites if desired.
- If you like the flavor of horseradish, you can stir in a teaspoon or two of prepared horseradish into the cocktail sauce if you prefer.