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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail features juicy, tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a homemade cocktail sauce! Grab some tortilla chips or saltines and dig in.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

for the shrimp:
  • 1 pound large cooked shrimp 31-40 shrimp/pound
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
for the sauce:
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
for the cocktail:
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup diced celery plus more celery for garnish
  • ½ cup finely diced jalapeno
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. For the shrimp: Place shrimp in a large bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over the shrimp and sprinkle with salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and garlic powder. Fold until evenly coated.
  2. Meanwhile, place a large skillet over high heat and add the remaining oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the pan. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. eserve 1 to 2 whole shrimp per serving for garnish, and then remove the tails from the remaining shrimp and chop them into 4 to 5 pieces each.
  3. For the sauce: Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until fully combined.
  4. For the cocktail: Add the tomatoes, avocado, celery, jalapeños, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and chopped shrimp to the sauce. Fold to combine.
  5. Place in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 4 hours, to let flavors mingle.
  6. To serve: Divide the mixture between 6 glasses and garnish with reserved whole shrimp and celery leaves, if desired. For extra bright flavor, serve with additional lime wedges for squeezing over the top of individual servings. Offer tortilla chips and saltine crackers for dipping. Small spoons are also nice, for digging out all the tasty bites!

Notes

  • To store. Shrimp cocktail is best served fresh the day you make it. That said, if you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 1161mg (48%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 1161mg 48%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%

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