Twenty First Century Shrimp Cocktail
Elevate your appetizer game with the "Twenty First Century Shrimp Cocktail," a refreshing, bold twist on the classic crowd-pleaser. Perfectly roasted shrimp, seasoned with smoky paprika and aromatic garlic, crown a luscious layer of creamy avocado mousse infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. This modern take replaces traditional cocktail sauce with a tangy lime-cilantro blend, enhanced by the kick of horseradish and hot sauce. Garnished with vibrant cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber, each serving is a colorful medley of textures and flavors served in elegant individual glasses. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a showstopping choice for dinner parties or special occasions, seamlessly blending sophistication with bold, contemporary flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 whole Ripe avocados
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 1.5 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 lime Zest of 1 lime
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the oven and let cool.
While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the avocado mousse. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cilantro, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, prepared horseradish, hot sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and lime zest to make the cocktail sauce.
Assemble the shrimp cocktail in small glasses or serving bowls. Start with a layer of avocado mousse at the bottom.
Top the avocado mousse with diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes for added freshness and crunch.
Drizzle a generous amount of the lime-cilantro cocktail sauce on top of the vegetables.
Finish by adding 5-6 roasted shrimp on top of each serving and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or additional lime zest, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your modern, flavorful shrimp cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 582 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 922 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
