- 1 pound cocktail shrimp, cooked with tail off
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, cubed
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup of ginger ale
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Tortilla chips and/or Saltines crackers*
- Mayonnaise for serving**
- Hot sauce to taste for serving**
- Slice each shrimp into 2-3 pieces. Finely chop the cilantro leaves, red onion, tomato, green pepper and garlic.
- Add above chopped ingredients, gingerale, lemon and lime juice to a large ceramic bowl (not metal) and combine. (Solid ingredients should be covered in the liquids) Sprinkle with salt.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips and/or Saltine crackers*. A side dish of mayonnaise and hot sauce for your guests to add themselves **Costa Ricans often add a small amount of mayonnaise to a Saltine before eating.
Background: This recipe was shared with me by a fellow teacher, who spent a lot of time in Costa Rica. A quick, refreshing go-to appetizer that I often use for impromptu get-togethers, that will leave your guests with an OMG experience!
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