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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

This Mexican shrimp cocktail is perfectly tart, spicy, and fresh! Cold and refreshing this is a perfect dish for a hot day!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp (medium) peeled and deveined
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds & membranes removed, diced
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ bunch cilantro diced
  • 1½ cup Clamato juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½-1 tsp sugar
  • hot sauce as desired

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium size pot of water to boil (can add any aromatics as desired: onion, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, etc). Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is pink in color. Remove the shrimp from the water and place in an ice bath or rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large glass bowl combine the diced cucumber, jalapeno, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Stir together. Add in the shrimp.
  3. Pour the clamato juice and lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl. Add the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust if needed. Add sugar if desired to cut the acidity. Add hot sauce as desired.

Notes

  • Clamato: A tomato based drink that is fresh, tangy, and loaded up with savory flavors. Use a store-bought version or try our Homemade Clamato Juice.
  • Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is best, there's no additional sweetness or extras added.
  • Hot Sauce: Use your favorite type, and pick the heat level you prefer.
  • Avocado: This is an optional ingredient. If you are using this in your cocktail it is recommended to serve the dish the same day it is made, do not store leftovers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 984mg (41%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 507IU (10%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 984mg 41%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 507IU 10%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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