Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lime juice
1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, seeded, peeled, and chopped
lime wedge (optional)

Preparation

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
Cook shrimp in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pimk. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
Drain, rinse under cold running water and place cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
In a medium bowl combine ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
Stir in tomato, onion and cilantro.
Pour tomato mixture over shrim; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.
Just before serving, add avocados; toss to coat.
Serve in cocktail glasses. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.