Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail Recipe
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Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail

By: PURPLE975 
"This quick and easy to make appetizer is sure to please your guests. Made this for a summer BBQ. It was gone in minutes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail The Vodka Collins
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Cherry Limeade I
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 310 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 111mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by 23DAISYS   view full review
I loved the idea of this recipe, but wanted it to come out a bit chunkier and not so much like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by SunFlower   view full review
Great base but a little bland as is. Add lime juice, salt and pepper and you'll get a terrific...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by Jennbott   view full review
I substituted salad shrimp for large shrimp, which made it easier to scoop up. Also with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Hilarie A.   view full review
I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party & as a side for a light summer meal. I've shared the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by Cathleen   view full review
I made a slight change to the sauce. I used 1/4 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of cocktail sauce, 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by kbez   view full review
thought this was good start however I added chopped roma tomato and not as much bottled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Dr. Cyndi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome dip! Few changes... I used med. shrimp that I cut in half, two avocados, and like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by WENDY   view full review
was good, but too sweet with the bottled seafood sauce.Instead, next time I will use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Noah's Daddy   view full review
Delicious. Made this for our New Year's Eve gathering with family. Everyone loved it. Thanks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by lisasamm   view full review
I used sweet chili heat sauce instead of cocktail sauce. This was a huge hit!

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