Cal-Nevada Shrimp Cocktail

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Total Time: 15 min

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Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 260

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 230mg

Sodium 773mg

Total Carbs 15g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 9g

Protein 30g

Potassium 599mg

Vitamin A 602 IU; Vitamin C 17 mg; Calcium 102 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 50 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

A classic Nevada casino shrimp cocktail with a California twist. This delicious cocktail is an excellent source of vitamin C (30% DV), vitamin K (20% DV), along with a good source of potassium (17% DV), dietary fiber (16% DV), iron (15% DV), vitamin A (10% DV), calcium (10% DV), and folate (10% DV).

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 small lemon 1/2 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. horseradish, extra hot if desired 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. your favorite hot sauce, or more to taste 1/8 tsp. grated fresh ginger, optional 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup diced celery 24 large (21 to 25 count per pound), cooked shrimp with tails

Make homemade cocktail sauce by cutting ends off the lemon and squeezing juice from ends into a bowl. (Reserve remaining lemon.) Stir in ketchup, horseradish, hot sauce and ginger (if using).
In large martini or other cocktail glasses place a few cubes of avocado and half the celery. Spoon cocktail sauce on top, then remaining avocado and celery
Hang 6 shrimp over the edge of each glass.
Cut remaining lemon into 4 wedges and garnish each avocado shrimp cocktail. Serve.

Serving Suggestion

Try with crab also.

Beverage Pairing

Champagne

Nutrition Attributes Highlights

Trans Fat Free

Good Source of Vitamin A (10% DV), Calcium (10% DV), Iron (15%DV), Dietary Fiber (16% DV), Potassium (17% DV), Folate (10% DV)

Excellent Source of Vitamin C (30% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV)

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.