Shrimp Chipotle Cocktail

Flavorful Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail marinated in a satisfying sweet and spicy sauce for the reliable summer appetizer!

Yes A cook did in fact say chipotle and yes this is just as satisfying as it looks. Promise.

This weekend actually turned out to be quite beautiful (despite the insane amounts of rain we are having this week) and the weather definitely proved to be that of a day in August – HOT. Lemme tell you, this shrimp cocktail recipe was the reliable dish to serve up after lying out by the pool! It is satisfying without being too filling and the chill on the shrimp was just what A cook n

What goes in

• 1 large red onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 pounds. peeled and deveined, large cooked shrimp with tails
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons. orange zest
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 to 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

How it comes together

1. Cut onion and bell peppers into thin strips and layer with shrimp in a large zip-lock bag.
2. Whisk together ketchup, cilantro, lime juice, zest, orange juice and chopped chipotle peppers and pour over shrimp in the bag. Seal and chill, allowing to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
3. Pour into a bowl when ready to serve, enjoy!