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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail That Dazzles Your Tastebuds

This Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp (31-40 count) Fresh shrimp preferred
  • 1 cup chopped onion Marinate in lime juice for 10 minutes
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced, choose ripe for sweetness
  • 1 medium cucumber diced, substitute with zucchini if desired
  • 1 stalk celery sliced, green bell pepper can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño adjust for spice preference
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail or cocktail sauce for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup ketchup low-sugar option for health
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro substitute with parsley if needed
  • to taste hot pepper sauce optional
For Topping
  • 1 cup diced avocados add before serving, drizzle with lime juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step 1: Marinate the Onion
  1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped onion with lime juice and let it stand for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cleaned medium-sized shrimp with diced Roma tomatoes, cucumber, sliced celery, minced jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 3: Whisk Together the Sauce
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, chopped cilantro, and hot pepper sauce.
Step 4: Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the sauce over the shrimp mixture and stir gently until everything is well coated.
Step 5: Fold in Avocados and Onions
  1. Gently fold in the diced avocados and marinated onion mixture.
Step 6: Chill for Flavor
  1. Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
  1. When ready to serve, scoop into individual bowls and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This shrimp cocktail is best enjoyed with crispy tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas.

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