Shrimp Martini Appetizer - Delicious!

This shrimp martini appetizer is always a hit at gatherings. Served in a martini glass, this delicious recipe has just a little tequila kick (totally optional). Serves 6-8 depending on the size of your martini glasses.

Shrimp Martini Ingredients

1 lb of Large Shrimp (approximately 31 – 35 count)
1 pkg of Louisiana style Shrimp Boil seasoning
4 Roma tomatos (1 cup chopped)
1 Yellow Onion (1/2 cup chopped)
1/4 Cup cilantro (chopped)
1/2 Tbsp. Jalapeno pepper (chopped / seeded)
1 Large avocado (chopped 1/4 inch chunks)
1/2 Cup water
3/4 Cup of Heinz Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Red Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp. Green Tabasco
1 Tsp Blackening Seasoning (optional, add to your desired flavoring)
1/4 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tsp. Fresh Lime Juice
Tequila (optional)
Lime wedges for garnish
Green olives for garnish
Tortilla Chips

Directions:

1. Prepare your Shrimp:

Fresh is always best, but frozen shrimp is just fine. If using frozen shrimp, fully thaw the shrimp first.
Bring 8 cups of water to boil with Louisiana Shrimp Boil (or your favorite shrimp boil)
Add shrimp (with shells on) and cook until pink, which should be 3 – 4 minutes.
Drain the shrimp and cool in a bowl of ice
Once cooled, peel and de-vain the shrimp

2. Finely Chop the following ingredients:

Roma Tomatoes
Yellow Onion
Cilantro (remove long stems before chopping)
Seed first and finely chop the jalapeno to desired heat

3. Chop large avocado into 1/4″ chunks

4. Add all the chopped vegetables into a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, except Tequila. Mix well and chill for approximately 30 minutes. Scoop into Martini glasses, making sure each martini glass has 6 – 7 shrimp.

5. Stir in1/2 oz of tequila (optional) to each glass. Add garnish and serve.

Can be served with tortilla chips for an added salty crunch.

Enjoy your Shrimp Martini!