Citrus Pepper Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

• 5 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 shrimp bouillon cube
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 onion
• 2–3 garlic cloves
• Cocktail Base
• 24 oz Clamato (classic)
• 1/2 can orange soda
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Badia Lime Pepper
• 1 tbsp Badia Orange Pepper
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• Dash Badia Louisiana Cajun Hot Sauce
• Fresh Mix-Ins
• 6 Persian cucumbers, diced
• 4 tomatoes, diced
• 1 sprig cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeños, deseeded and chopped
• 3/4 red onion, diced
• To Serve
• 1–2 avocados, sliced
• Corn chips

Method

1. Cook the Shrimp
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add shrimp bouillon, bay leaf, onion, and garlic cloves.
3. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until just pink and opaque.
4. Chill the Shrimp
5. Immediately transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once chilled, drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
6. Prepare the Cocktail Base
7. In a large bowl, combine Clamato, orange soda, lime juice, ketchup, Badia Lime Pepper, Badia Orange Pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Badia Louisiana Cajun Hot Sauce. Mix well.
8. Combine Everything
9. Add chopped shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños, and red onion to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
10. Chill & Serve
11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
12. Serve chilled, topped with sliced avocado and alongside corn chips.