Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail

17 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 20 min

“This quick and easy to make appetizer is sure to please your guests. Made this for a summer BBQ. It was gone in minutes.” - by PURPLE975

Ingredients

1 pound large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12 ounce) bottle cocktail sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
8 wedges fresh lime
1 (10 ounce) bag corn tortilla chips

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado and cilantro. Stir in the cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce until evenly coated. Divide into 8 small portions and serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
310 cal
16%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Carbs
34.3 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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23DAISYS

Jan. 3, 2008

"I loved the idea of this recipe, but wanted it to come out a bit chunkier and not so much like a dip, so I added another extra avocado, chunked largely and only about 1/4 cup of the cocktail sauce. A..." See morelso, a little fresh ground pepper. I served in martini glasses with extra shrimp garnishing the side of the glass. It turned out beautifully and tasted incredible."

SunFlower

Jun. 13, 2006

"Great base but a little bland as is. Add lime juice, salt and pepper and you'll get a terrific appetizer...." See more"

Jennbott

Jul. 30, 2006

"I substituted salad shrimp for large shrimp, which made it easier to scoop up. Also with fresh lime juice, and salt and white pepper as suggested. I took it to a party, and it was the first thing go..." See morene."

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