We love this shrimp cocktail recipe so much, we think it's the best shrimp cocktail we have ever eaten!
In order to speed up the time to make this dish, we bought the already cooked shrimp that comes frozen from Costco, bottled lime juice and fresh cilantro. This shrimp cocktail took me less than 10 minutes. It's ideal for busy people like me!
Then marinate the shrimp in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Easy!
I bought La Costena green pickled Jalapeno peppers. These jalapeno peppers are known as Mexican hot peppers and boy they are HOT! They provide a great source of iron, magnesium and niacin, along with Vitamins A, C, K, B6 and folate. They can be found fresh in your produce isle or pickled in the International isle at your local supermarket.
Whether your having a small soiree or a large dinner party, this is a wonderful dish to serve friends and family anytime. Everyone will love the shrimp, and its fun to watch how it disappears in no time! My dear friend Sue was so nice to share her recipe with us. Thanks Sue!
You will need the following ingredients:
- 2 pounds of large, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 (7 ounce) can of pickled whole Jalapenos
- 1/4 cup of pickled liquid from the Jalapenos
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup minced fresh Cilantro
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Directions:
On stove top, place shrimp in water enough to cover the shrimp.
Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring water ONLY to a boil. Then turn off.
Set aside for 1 minute.
Drain and rinse the shrimp under COLD water to stop the cooking.
Add the pickled juice , cilantro, lime juice and salt.
Toss until all the shrimp are well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Serve chilled.
Serves many.
