Yucatecan shrimp cocktail
In Mexico, it’s not unusual to make a coctel de camarones using an orange-flavoured soft drink. However, for a less sweet version, we’ve opted instead to use freshly squeezed orange juice.
Ingrédients
- 1 lb cooked, shelled shrimp
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp orange zest, grated
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 habanero chile dry OR fresh
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado
- Orange wedges to garnish (opt.)
Method
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1
Place the shrimp in a bowl with the orange and lime juice, as well as the orange zest, ketchup, chile and onion. Mix well, then incorporate half the cilantro.
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2
Dice the avocado and place at the bottom of four cocktail glasses.
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3
Using a spoon, place the shrimp cocktail on top.
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4
Garnish with the remaining cilantro and an orange wedge.
