Santa Fe Shrimp Appetizer

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This Santa Fe shrimp appetizer recipe is a delightful blend of flavors that will surely impress your guests. The succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty combination of spices, lime juice, and cilantro, giving them a Southwestern twist. Grilled to perfection, these shrimp are then served on a bed of fresh greens and accompanied by a tangy avocado salsa. This appetizer is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or a festive gathering.

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santa fe shrimp appetizer recipe details

Santa fe shrimp appetizer recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:111

This is one of the easiest and most popular dishes that I’ve ever made. Simply throw the ingredients together and let marinade overnight in the fridge. And to top it off, it’s a great looking dish with all the colors.
Ready in: 5 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 20

• 3 pounds cooked & peeled shrimp (31-40 count is what I use)
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped
• 1 green pepper cut into slices
• 1 red pepper cut into slices
• 1 red onion cut into slices
• 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• juice of 4-5 limes
• 1 cup ketchup
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 5 hours 15 mins

1. Place shrimp in bowl and add chopped scotch bonnet, green and red pepper slices and onion slices.
2. Chop up the cilantro and add that and the crushed red pepper to the bowl as well. Toss around to make sure there is an even coating of the cilantro and red pepper.
3. Squeeze juice of limes into separate bowl and add ketchup. Stir together and pour over the shrimp and peppers. Cover and let marinade for 5 hours in the refrigerator.