Tomato-Shrimp Shooters

With all this heat, we need dishes that are refreshing and cool. This week, I have two appetizer recipes that fit this bill.

1/2 cup vegetable juice

2 ounces vodka or silver tequila (optional)

1/4 cup diced seeded tomato (about 1 medium tomato)

2 tablespoons diced white onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon prepared fresh horseradish

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

20 peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp (about 1/2 pound)

Lemon wedges and lime wedges, to serve

Garnish:fresh chopped cilantro

In the container of a blender, place vegetable juice, vodka or tequila (if using), tomato, onion, cilantro, horseradish, Worcestershire, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, and pepper; process until combined.

Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add shrimp, and stir until combined. Spoon mixture into shot glasses or spoons, using about one tablespoon liquid and 1 shrimp per spoon. Serve with lemon and lime wedges. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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