Vivagave
TOMATO COCKTAIL SAUCE WITH
GRILLED SHRIMP
For some zing, and if Tequila is your thing . . . add some!
Makes approximately 2 cups
Ingredients:
6 plum tomatoes, halved, scoop seeds out
3 tablespoons tomato paste or chili sauce (if using chili sauce go easy on the chili powder...or not)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons VIVAGAVE
1 teaspoon agave nectar
2 teaspoons chili powder or, for a smoky flavor, use chipotle chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 heaping teaspoons prepared horseradish*
Dash worcestershire sauce**
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, cubed
Grilled large shrimp or bay shrimp
Directions
Place all ingredients (except avocado and shrimp) in food processor and 'pulse' a few times. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Process until slightly smooth.
In a small mixing bowl add avocado to cocktail sauce.
Option 1 - Large grilled shrimp
Spoon sauce into cocktail glass 3/4 full.
Hang grilled large shrimp around glass.
Garnish with lime wedge and sprig of cilantro.
Option 2 - Grilled large shrimp
Add avocado to cocktail sauce.
Serve as side on platter of grilled large shrimp.
Option 3 - Bay shrimp
Add bay shrimp and avocado to cocktail sauce reserving some bay shrimp for topping.
Spoon into cocktail glass 3/4 full.
Top with bay shrimp.
Garnish with lime wedge and sprig of cilantro.
*For a gluten-free prepared horseradish look in the refrigerated section of store.
** Gluten free worcestershire is available.
Grilled Large Shrimp
Ingredients:
Juice from 1 lime
4 tablespoons olive oil
Dash of cumin
Dash of sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 ounce Tequila, optional
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails on
Directions
Mix ingredients together in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp. Seal bag, getting as much air out as possible.
Marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Lightly oil grate on grill.
Remove shrimp from marinade.
Grill shrimp about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bright pink on outside and opaque on inside.
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