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Coctel de Camarones

:  May/June 2011

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This classic Mexican shrimp cocktail is usually served as a starter, but makes a quick, refreshing main dish on a busy night. Add some of your favorite hot sauce for extra kick. You can eat it immediately or chill it for up to 4 hours if you prefer it colder. Serve with: Warm corn tortillas or cheese quesadillas and your favorite hot sauce.


Coctel de Camarones Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | High fiber | Low saturated fat | High potassium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Diabetes appropriate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked small shrimp (70-90 per pound; see Tip), tails removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups spicy or regular V8 juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

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Preparation

  1. Combine shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, V8 juice, lime juice, pepper, salt and cilantro in a large bowl. Serve at room temperature or chilled, with lime wedges.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • Tip: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, “21-25 count” means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as “large” or “extra large,” are not standardized, so to get the size you want, order by the count per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as the Marine Stewardship Council. If you can’t find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America—it’s more likely to be sustainably caught.

Nutrition

Per serving: 260 calories; 10 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 230 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 31 g protein; 5 g fiber; 658 mg sodium; 1025 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Potassium (29% dv), Vitamin A (28% dv), Iron (19% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Main dish, fish/seafood
Ethnic/Regional
Mexican
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Shellfish
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Holiday
Cinco de Mayo
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Make ahead instructions
One dish meals
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Publication
May/June 2011
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