California Avocado Shrimp Cocktail

Description
This version of an old standard has a contemporary twist. Fresh avocado in crunchy, spicy sauce makes a cocktail sure to be a taste pleaser for those in search of flavor.

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp thick, chunky tomato salsa
 * 2 tbsp seafood cocktail sauce
 * 2 tbsp chopped onion
 * 2 tbsp diced seedless cucumber
 * 1 ½ tbsp chopped cilantro
 * 1 ½ tbsp lime juice
 * 2 California avocados (1 pound), diced
 * 30 large (21 to 25 count per pound), cooked shrimp with tails
 * 6 lime slices for garnish
 * 6 sprigs cilantro for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Thoroughly combine salsa and next 5 ingredients; gently fold in avocado.
 * 2) Chill mixture 1 hour to marry flavors. (Mixture is best served the day it's made.)
 * 3) To serve, divide avocado mixture among 6 stemmed glasses.
 * 4) Hang 5 Shrimp, tails outside glass, around each rim.
 * 5) Garnish each with 1 twisted lime slice and 1 sprig cilantro.

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