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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is an easy recipe made with shrimp, fresh vegetables, tomato juice and hot sauce for a spicy version of your favorite classic. Top with avocado and serve with tortillas chips or saltine crackers. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small shrimp , cooked
  • 1/2 cup red onion , minced
  • 3/4 cup cucumber , diced
  • 3 plum tomatoes , seeds and pulp removed, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño , seeded and minced
  • 1 fresh lime
  • 5 ounces tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 avocado , pitted and chopped
  • Saltine crackers or tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Combine cooked shrimp, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno in a mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime, tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce and Kosher salt.
  3. Pour tomato mixture over fresh veggies, toss gently to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
  5. Toss to refresh when ready to serve. You can drain excess liquid or keep it.
  6. Top with freshly chopped avocado and saltine crackers or tortilla chips.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

  • Nutrition does NOT include saltine crackers or tortilla chips. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 813mg (34%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 306mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.