Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
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4.4
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Description
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is made by preparing a sauce from chopped tomatoes, ketchup, tomato sauce, and fresh vegetables including red onion, cucumber, celery, and cilantro. Garlic and jalapeño provide aromatic and spicy notes. Lime juice adds brightness, while black pepper and sea salt enhance the overall taste. The sauce is refrigerated for a few hours to deepen flavors and chill.
Cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp are added right before serving to maintain their texture and flavor. Chunks of avocado contribute a buttery richness that balances the acidity and spice. The cocktail is served cold, often in a bowl or individual glasses.
Tortilla chips accompany the dish, offering a crunchy contrast and a tool for scooping the shrimp and sauce. This appetizer or light meal highlights fresh ingredients and vibrant Mexican flavors with a cooling and spicy profile.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp peel and deveined, cooked
- 1 ½ cup tomatoes chopped, ripe
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 8 oz tomato sauce can
- 1 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
- 1-2 celery finely chopped, stalks
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped, optional
- lime juice from 1
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce like Cholula or Tapatio, Mexican style
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 avocado chopped into chunks
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine tomatoes, ketchup, tomato sauce, red onion, cucumber, celery, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, pepper and salt. Taste and add extra seasoning if needed.
- Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to let the flavor build and chill the sauce. Add shrimp and avocado chunks right before serving.
- Serve in a large bowl or in small cocktail glasses with a side of tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe (without chips) | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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