Black Pearl Shrimp Cocktail

Instructions

• Peel and devein shrimp. Place in a pot and add enough water to just cover the shrimp. Add ½ teaspoon salt and place over medium high heat. Cook until the water begins to cloud and little bubbles appear around the edges of the pot.
• Turn off heat and allow to rest so shrimp will continue cooking. (This method results in very tender shrimp.)
• Place a colander over a bowl and pour shrimp into the colander. Keep and chill one cup of the shrimp liquid from the bowl for later use.
• Cut half of the shrimp into chunks, leaving the remaining shrimp whole for a more attractive presentation.
• Place the chopped shrimp in a bowl with the onion, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, Black Pearl salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.
• Gently stir to combine, adding some of the reserved liquid to the mixture to achieve the consistency you want.
• To serve, add salt and hot sauce if needed and gently mix in the chopped avocado. Dip the whole shrimp into the sauce and arrange on top.
• Serve in small bowls or parfait/martini glasses with tortilla chips.