Marny’s Avocado-Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizers
Marny

Ingredients

  • 1 can (11½ oz) of tomato and chili cocktail (Bloody Mary) mix
  • ⅓ cup Tequila
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 - 3 tsp minced fresh jalapeno chili
  • 2 firm-ripe avocados
  • 1 lb shelled cooked shrimp
  • Kosher salt
  • Lime wedges
  • Tortilla chips or saltine crackers

Method

In a bowl, stir together tomato and chili cocktail mix, tequila, lime juice, onion, cilantro and 2 tsp jalapeno chili. Pit and peel avocados, cut into ½ inch cubes. Add avocados and shrimp to cocktail mixture. Mix gently and add salt and more chili to taste. Rub rims of 4 to 6 margarita or martini glasses with a lime wedge and immediately dip into a dish filled with kosher salt. Spoon avocado shrimp cocktail equally into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.