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Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail

SUBMITTED BY: PURPLE975 PHOTO BY: SunFlower

"This quick and easy to make appetizer is sure to please your guests. Made this for a summer BBQ. It was gone in minutes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by kbez
thought this was good start however I added chopped roma tomato and not as much bottled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by Jennbott
I substituted salad shrimp for large shrimp, which made it easier to scoop up. Also with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by SunFlower
Great base but a little bland as is. Add lime juice, salt and pepper and you'll get a terrific... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by Cathleen
I made a slight change to the sauce. I used 1/4 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of cocktail sauce, 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by nosmokedeb
Very tasty a little rich next time I well use a little less cockail sauce. Yes I well make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Noah's Daddy
Delicious. Made this for our New Year's Eve gathering with family. Everyone loved it. Thanks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Hilarie A.
I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party & as a side for a light summer meal. I've shared the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by 23DAISYS
I loved the idea of this recipe, but wanted it to come out a bit chunkier and not so much like... MORE


 
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