Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a refreshing and zesty dish that perfectly captures the essence of coastal cuisine. This delightful recipe features tender shrimp combined with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy tomato sauce, making it an ideal appetizer or light meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this shrimp cocktail is a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With its balance of flavors and customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor it to suit your taste preferences. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup chopped Spanish onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 pound cold cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, minced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 cups cold tomato and clam juice cocktail
- 1 cup cold ketchup
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 avocados, diced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped Spanish onion and lime juice.
- Gently fold in the shrimp until coated.
- Add diced tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeno; mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in tomato and clam juice cocktail and ketchup; mix until smooth.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and hot sauce.
- Just before serving, gently incorporate diced avocados.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg