40 EATS | MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

It’s been a while since I posted something under my “40 EATS” category and a big reason why is that I just haven’t been cooking that much lately.  This past weekend, however, we had some friends over for the Super Bowl and I made some of my favorite appetizers.  Unfortunately with all the craziness of trying to get everything ready by the time our guests arrived, I didn’t have a chance to take photos of everything I made.  I did take a few, however, and wanted to share one of my Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with you today.

I originally got the recipe for this appetizer from my cousin about ten years ago and have been making it ever since.  Unfortunately I don’t have the original source so if any of you have seen or tried this recipe before, please let me know where it’s from so I can give proper credit to the creator.  If you’re looking for a fun, fresh, light and festive appetizer, this is a great choice.  It’s easy to make and looks nice and colorful on the table.  I usually double the recipe for a crowd so that’s what you’re seeing in my photo.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.  Enjoy!  🙂

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

1/2 cup Italian dressing

1/2 chopped tomato

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1 1/2 teaspoons honey

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I use Frank’s Red Hot)

1 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned and cooked (I use cooked frozen shrimp from Costco)

2 teaspoons cilantro

Combine dressing, tomato, chilies, green onions, honey and pepper sauce.  Stir in shrimp.  Cover and marinate at least 2 hours.  Stir in cilantro before serving.