Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

/ Peppers / By Mexico Rico

Directions

Step 1	In a large skillet over medium flame, add the olive oil, and, once hot, sauté the garlic and onion.
Step 2	Add the whole shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked but not overcooked.
Step 3	Set the shrimp aside, and once manageable, peel and devein. Reserve.
Step 4	In a blender, combine the sautéed garlic and onion with the chipotle peppers, ketchup, orange soda, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Maggi sauce.
Step 5	Toss the peeled shrimp with the cocktail sauce and incorporate the jalapeño and cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6	Serve, garnish with avocado slices, extra lime wedges and salt crackers or tortilla chips on the side.

Notes:

Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid them getting too firm.

Refrigerate the shrimp cocktail before serving for a more refreshing meal.

Nutrition:

Calories: 414

Carbohydrates: 36.1g

Protein: 28.8g

Fat: 19g

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb. Whole shrimp, the larger, the better.
1 red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers La Costeña
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup orange soda
1/2 cup lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Maggi sauce
4 tsp diced jalapeño peppers La Costeña
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
Salt crackers or tortilla chips as needed for serving
Salt and pepper to taste