Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail

Rating: 4.13 stars
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 11
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

This quick and easy to make appetizer is sure to please your guests. Made this for a summer BBQ. It was gone in minutes.

By PURPLE975

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Recipe Summary test

prep:
15 mins
cook:
5 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado and cilantro. Stir in the cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce until evenly coated. Divide into 8 small portions and serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
310 calories; protein 15.8g; carbohydrates 34.3g; fat 12.9g; cholesterol 110.7mg; sodium 790mg. Full Nutrition
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23DAISYS
Rating: 5 stars
01/03/2008
I loved the idea of this recipe but wanted it to come out a bit chunkier and not so much like a dip so I added another extra avocado chunked largely and only about 1/4 cup of the cocktail sauce. Also a little fresh ground pepper. I served in martini glasses with extra shrimp garnishing the side of the glass. It turned out beautifully and tasted incredible. Read More
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kbez
Rating: 3 stars
08/13/2006
thought this was good start however I added chopped roma tomato and not as much bottled coctail sauce. Really liked the touch of hot pepper sauce. Read More
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(12)
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 11
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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23DAISYS
Rating: 5 stars
01/03/2008
I loved the idea of this recipe but wanted it to come out a bit chunkier and not so much like a dip so I added another extra avocado chunked largely and only about 1/4 cup of the cocktail sauce. Also a little fresh ground pepper. I served in martini glasses with extra shrimp garnishing the side of the glass. It turned out beautifully and tasted incredible. Read More
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(45)
SunFlower
Rating: 4 stars
06/13/2006
Great base but a little bland as is. Add lime juice salt and pepper and you'll get a terrific appetizer. Read More
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Jennbott
Rating: 4 stars
07/30/2006
I substituted salad shrimp for large shrimp which made it easier to scoop up. Also with fresh lime juice and salt and white pepper as suggested. I took it to a party and it was the first thing gone. Read More
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Cathleen
Rating: 5 stars
07/01/2007
I made a slight change to the sauce. I used 1/4 cup of mayo 1/4 cup of cocktail sauce 1/4 cup of chili sauce and the hot sauce listed in the recipe. I coated the shrimp and avacado with the mix (I did not use all of it - add according to your tastes) and then piled the "salad" onto toasted rolls for a sandwich. It was fantastic! Some of us added a thin slice of cheese. This was quick and easy and light for the summer. Read More
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Hilarie A.
Rating: 4 stars
05/19/2008
I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party & as a side for a light summer meal. I've shared the recipe with some friends & our advice is to add a little more hot sauce lime juice and some celery for some crunch. I used 2 avocados & twice the shrimp; otherwise the cocktail sauce is a little overpowering. Read More
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Dr. Cyndi
Rating: 4 stars
02/10/2009
Awesome dip! Few changes... I used med. shrimp that I cut in half two avocados and like others used mayo cocktail sauce and chili sauce instead of all cocktail sauce. I plan to make again next week for a luncheon at work. Thanks for a great idea! Read More
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kbez
Rating: 3 stars
08/12/2006
thought this was good start however I added chopped roma tomato and not as much bottled coctail sauce. Really liked the touch of hot pepper sauce. Read More
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Wendy Likly-Welch
Rating: 3 stars
12/29/2008
was good but too sweet with the bottled seafood sauce.Instead next time I will use low-sodium/low sugar ketchup and a Tbsp. of prepared horseradish. Read More
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lisasamm
Rating: 5 stars
12/29/2010
I used sweet chili heat sauce instead of cocktail sauce. This was a huge hit! Read More
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