Monday, March 5, 2012

Juan's Famous Shrimp Cocktail - Accept no Imitations

OK, I am about to share with you my famous and easy shrimp cocktail recipe.  Be sure to share it with your friends and to take all the credit, I won't tell. 

1.  2 cups of Shrimp (I prefer medium 25-40/lb count)

2.  ¼ to 1/3 regular size cucumber (diced)

3.  1 medium size diced tomato

4.  Approximately 2 tablespoons onion

5.  About ¼ cup diced cilantro

6.  ¼ cup ketchup

7.  1 cup Clamato Juice*

8.  Garlic powder

9.  Salt & Pepper

10.  Juice from 4 limes

11.  Tapatio or similar hot sauce (optional, find it in the Mexican food section)

12. 1 small avocado - cubed

Add shrimp into boiling salty water, cook for about 4-5 minutes or until firm (don’t overcook) (You can also buy your shrimp pre-cooked, I like the ones at Trader Joes, 1lb for $5.99). Cool under running water, or save in fridge until cool.

Take first 7 ingredients and mix together in a bowl.

Add a few sprinkles of garlic powder.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add lime juice to taste.
Add hot sauce to taste.
Serve in large cups, add avocado.

All ingredients can be adjusted to your taste, I usually make mine with extra lime juice.

If you’ve never heard of Clamato, it is a “V8” type of drink, made of tomato and clam juices. You will find it at most supermarkets usually located where you would find V8 juice. It comes regualar and spicy, I like the spicy, you can eliminate Tapatio or add it for even more flavor.

Instead of Clamato you can also do the following: buy the shrimp with shell on. After shelling the shrimp, put the shells in a small pot, add 1 ¼ cups of water with a pinch of salt, bring to boil, lower heat, simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain shells and use the broth in place of Clamato Juice.

Makes approximately four 12 to 16 oz cocktails.

Enjoy!!

Juan

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