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Garza's Pomegranate Shrimp Cocktail

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 limes
  • 1⅓ cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 60 cooked peeled, deveined extra-large shrimp (size 26/30), chilled.
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 12 butter lettuce leaves washed and dried

Instructions

  1. Chill the cooked and peeled shrimp for at least 4 hours.

  2. Squeeze 1 Tablespoon of juice from 1 lime. Cut the second line into 12 wedges for garnish. Set aside.

  3. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, lime juice, and smoked paprika until well mixed.

  4. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut and dice the avocados into 1/2" chunks. Remove the seeds (arils) from the pomegranate.

  5. Line each glass with a lettuce leaf. Divide the dressing among the 12 (6-ounce) serving glasses. Add the avocado, shrimp (at least 3 per glass), and pomegranate seeds on top. Garnish with a lime wedge and chopped chives. Serve immediately.