Shrimp Cocktail with Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa
This is one of my favourite recipes. It´s easy to make and delicious. Makes an impressive first course for a dinner party. Shrimp picks up flavor quickly and doesn't need to marinate for more than half an hour. Enjoy :)
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- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 9 tablespoons chopped peeled ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 30 large unpeeled shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 lime wedges (optional)
Combine first 8 ingredients (through sugar) in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine shrimp, sherry, and next 3 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Add shrimp to pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa into each of 6 martini glasses; place 5 shrimp on rim of each glass. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, if desired.
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