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.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Assemble the shrimp cocktail in small glasses or serving bowls. Start with a layer of avocado mousse at the bottom.

Step 7

Top the avocado mousse with diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes for added freshness and crunch.

Step 8

Drizzle a generous amount of the lime-cilantro cocktail sauce on top of the vegetables.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your modern, flavorful shrimp cocktail!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1244.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1514.0

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 871.3mg	0%
Sodium 2527.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 121.7g	0%

Vitamin D 1.9IU	0%
Calcium 467.3mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 3154.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 19.3%