Spicy Shrimp Cocktail with Tomato and Cilantro

Ingredients

 * 2 Cups tomato juice
 * 1 Cup bottled clam juice
 * 1/2 Cup sherry wine vinegar
 * 20 Large cilantro sprigs
 * 2 Serrano chilies or Jalapeño chilies, cut in half
 * 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
 * 1 Tablespoon olive oil
 * 2 Pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
 * 1 Large tomato, chopped
 * 2 Green onions, chopped
 * 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 * 1 Teaspoon fresh lime juice
 * 1 Teaspoon sugar
 * lime wedges

Directions

 * 1) Combine tomato juice, clam juice, vinegar, cilantro sprigs, chilies and worcestershire sauce in medium saucepan.
 * 2) Boil until sauce is slightly thickened and reduced to 1⅔ cups, about 30 minutes.
 * 3) Strain into a medium bowl.
 * 4) Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
 * 5) Add shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
 * 6) Cool.
 * 7) Add shrimp, tomato, green onions, chopped cilantro, lime juice and sugar to sauce.
 * 8) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 9) Chill until cold, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.) # Garnish with lime wedges.

Serves 12.

Contributed by
World Recipes Y-Group