Description
A refreshing and zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail made with cooked shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tomato-based sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup tomato juice (such as Clamato or V8)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Valentina or Cholula)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or saltine crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, celery, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the cocktail chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
- You can substitute Clamato with V8 juice if preferred.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the jalapeño and hot sauce.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg