Funk Style Shrimp Cocktail
Chef Claudia Galofre-Krevat
4
Caribbean
Seafood
Traditionally, shrimp cocktail is served with whole, colossal-sized shrimp. Claudia's version involves cutting the shrimp into medium-sized pieces and adding mangoes, red onions, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers or jalapenos, and lime.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Large Mangoes, peeled, pitted and finely diced
- 1 C. Red Bell Peppers, cut small
- ½ Tsp Cumin
- Juice of 3 Limes
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, finely diced
- 2 lbs Colossal Shrimp, par-boiled or cooked, peeled and deveined
- Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste.
Tools
- Prep Knife
- Cutting Board
- Cocktail Glasses
Directions
Toss the cilantro, mangoes, lime juice, jalapeño, and red onions in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and allow to marinate for at least ½ hour. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Divide half of the mixture among glasses with a wide mouth.
- Serve with plantain or corn chips.
- Enjoy in good company.