Cuban-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 lb Peeled and cleaned shrimp
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp Finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt (To taste; a little is also used to boil the water.)
• Pepper (To taste.)
• 1 Diced avocado
• Lettuce (For serving.)
• Water (As needed to boil the shrimp.)
• Ice (For chilling the shrimp immediately after cooking.)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring water with a little salt to a boil in a pot.

2. 2

   Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and cooked through.

3. 3

   Remove the shrimp from the water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice to stop the cooking.

4. 4

   Drain the chilled shrimp well.

5. 5

   In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, lime juice, orange juice, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

6. 6

   Add the onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Mix well.

7. 7

   Add the shrimp and gently mix until they are well coated with the sauce.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

9. 9

   Just before serving, carefully fold in the diced avocado.

10. 10

    Serve the cocktail over a bed of lettuce. If desired, garnish with a whole shrimp, cilantro, and a small lime slice.

11. 11

    For extra Cuban flavor, you can add a few additional drops of lime and orange juice when serving.

Notes

The recipe mentions a whole shrimp, cilantro, and a small lime slice as optional garnishes but does not provide specific quantities. The total time includes the 30 minutes of refrigeration.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• seafood
• Cuban food
• Caribbean
• gluten-free
• chilled
• no-bake
• fresh