Shrimpo de Gallo

I just love food holidays! Every year, John's work has a salsa cooking competition around Cinco de Mayo and this year was no exception. I decided to spice it up a bit but creating a pretty standard pico de galo recipe then adding in some additional jalapenos, shrimp, and avocado to create a "Shrimpo de Gallo!" Yeah, you read that right, Shrimpo de Gallo.

This is a recipe that I have been making for years and you can really get creative with it. You can add additional ingredients like black beans and corn or if you are not a fan of avocado or shrimp, then just leave them out. It still packs a punch and is delicious. This recipe is pretty aesthetically pleasing too. Just look at all those bright colors! You can serve this with regular old tortilla chips or if you want a heartier meal, then throw it on a tostada shell and serve with rice and beans on the side.

Shrimpo de Gallo
Serves a large crowd

Ingredients:

• 6-7 tomatoes diced
• .5 red onion diced
• .25 sweet yellow onion diced
• Jalapeños diced (I used 5, but I wanted it spicy)
• 1 bunch cilantro finely chopped
• 3 large avocados diced
• 1 pound cook shrimp, tail removed and cut into thirds 
• 3-4 limes juiced
• Salt to taste

How to Make Shrimpo de Gallo:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Oh, you are all wondering how I did with the salsa conpetition...I know I just have you on the edge of your seats :) I/we took third place, but I am pretty sure it was rigged! Ok, it probably wasn't but I do know this was a damn great entry!

Enjoy!

~H