Shrimp Cocktail with Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 -ounce olive oil
• 8 jumbo shrimp (10 to 20 count per pound)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 avocado
• seeded and peeled
• 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 small clove garlic
• crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
• 1 sprig fresh cilantro
• leaves chopped
• Splash hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Instructions

1. In a saute pan, heat olive oil over moderate high heat.
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes on each side or until pink.
3. Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lime and garlic.
4. Stir in onion, cilantro and hot sauce to blend.
5. Season with salt, to taste.
6. Place the guacamole in a dipping bowl with the shrimp arranged around.