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)

Directions

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