Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with a Carribean Twist

Ingredients:
1 Bag of shrimp cooked, cleaned and deveined
1 Avocado
2 Roma Tomatoes
3 Limes
1 Jalapeño
Handful of Cilantro
1 can of Original V8
1 Plantain
Salt to taste

 Procedure:
Dice tomatoes, jalapeño, avocado
Chop cilantro
Squeeze 2 limes

 In bowl add shrimp, tomatoes, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and 1/2 can V8 juice.
Chill for 1 to 2 hrs.

 Slice plantain long ways and place in a bowl with water and salt.

 Serve shrimp in a bowl after 1 to2 hrs. Fry plantain in a skillet at medium high until you achieve a golden color.

 Garnish plate with lime and fried plantain.

 1 to 2 servings

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