Margarita Shrimp Cocktail Salad Food

MARGARITA SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• 1. Mix first 7 ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
• 2. Toss in tomatoes, onions, mango, and shrimp.
• 3. Chop avocado and toss with lime juice. Leave to soak for 3 to 5 minutes. This will slow down the browning process of the avocado.
• 4. Add avocado lime juice to mixture and toss.
• 5. Serve with tortilla chips.
• 6. **NOTE** For a very impressive presentation, I like to serve this in a margarita glass placed on top of a dessert sized plate with some of the avocado mixed in and some sprinkled on top. A lime wedge on the edge of the glass and tortilla chips around the plate. Makes a great appetizer for a dinner party or a great dip for a big party!

MARGARITA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sample the tequila to make sure it has not gone bad! lol.
• Mix all marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add shrimp, cover and let marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• Sample the tequila AGAIN to make sure it has not gone bad since you tasted it in step 1! lol.
• Remove shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers or just put them in a grill wok or basket and grill for 5-6 minutes. Turn when they begin to turn pink on the bottom. Do NOT overcook.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately.
• BUT NOT before you SAMPLE the tequila AGAIN! hehehe.
• Enjoy!

COCKTAIL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cooked shrimp into thirds and place in a large bowl; add cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. Mix cilantro and lime juice into shrimp mixture. Pour ketchup and tomato juice over salad and mix well; season with salt.

MARGARITA SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Shrimp: Combine the cilantro, garlic, chili, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and cumin in a nonreactive bowl.
• Add the shrimp, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Drain the shrimp and reserve the marinade.
• In a small saucepan over high heat, bring the reserved marinade to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.
• Remove from heat, transfer to a small bowl, and cool.
• Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Prepare a barbeque grill or preheat a broiler (I prefer to BBQ the shrimp).
• Grill or broil the shrimp until just pink, about 1 minute per side; keep warm.
• Salad: Fill a small skillet with oil to a depth of about 1 inch and place over medium heat.
• When oil is about 375°, fry the tortilla strips in batches until light brown and crisp; drain well on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with chili powder while still warm.
• In a large bowl, mix together the tomato, bell pepper and lettuce.
• Toss with enough of the marinade/oil dressing to coat lightly and divide among 4 large plates or shallow bowls.
• Top with the grilled shrimp and tortilla strips and serve immediately.

MARGARITA SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Toss shrimp, tequila, orange zest, lime zest and salt in a medium bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water and some ice; let stand for 10 minutes, or until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, make Creamy Lime-Chile Dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together.
• Toss romaine, endive, orange segments and the drained onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Toss avocados with lime juice and divide among the salads.
• Drain the shrimp, reserving the marinade. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide among the salads.
• Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring; then spoon over shrimp.
• Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
• Note: dressing will keep covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks - also great as a Caesar salad dressing on romaine with croutons and Parmesan shavings.

ROASTED SHRIMP COCKTAIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high with a rack set 3-inches from the heat source.
• Toss the shrimp and asparagus with 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons horseradish, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet in one layer and broil, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp are just cooked through and lightly charred in spots along with the asparagus, about 6 minutes.
• Stir together the remaining 1/3 cup ketchup, the remaining tablespoon horseradish, the sour cream, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water. Stir in half of the parsley.
• Put an iceberg wedge on each of 4 plates and divide the shrimp and asparagus evenly among them. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

SOUTHWEST ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
• Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Serve as dip for shrimp.

MARGARITA SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, except for the shrimp.
• Put cocktail sauce into your favorite bowl, or cocktail glass.
• Put wedges on edge.
• Place bowl or glass on platter and layer shrimp around.
• Keep refridgerated until your going to serve them.
• Enjoy!

SPICY MARGARITA SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cilantro,garlic,chile,tequila,triple sec, lime juice and cumin in a non-reactive bowl; add shrimp, turn to coat and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Drain shrimp and reserve marinade.
• In a small saucepan over high heat, bring reserved marinade to a boil,reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced by half.
• Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, cool, whisk in olive oil & season with salt and pepper, set aside.
• Prepare barbecue grill, (spray with non-stick) grill shrimp until just pink; about 1 minunte per side, keep warm.
• In a large bowl, combine tomato,bell pepper and lettuce, toss with leftover/cooked marinade/dressing and divide among 4 large plates.
• Top the salad with grilled shrimp and top with corn chips and avocado slices.

CEVICHE-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In large bowl, place shrimp, avocado, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, chile and cilantro; toss gently to mix.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except crackers until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture, stirring to mix.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate. Spoon 3/4 cup shrimp mixture into each of 10 glasses. Serve with saltine crackers.