Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Description
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail blends cooked shrimp with diced avocado, sliced red onions, finely diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro for a fresh combination of textures and flavors. The dressing consists of lime juice, tomato sauce, ketchup, orange juice, salt, and black pepper whisked together to provide a tangy, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy sauce that coats the ingredients evenly.
The dish is served chilled and often garnished with lime wedges to add brightness. The creamy avocado complements the crisp shrimp and the subtle heat from jalapeño balances with the citrus and tomato base. This cocktail is light yet flavorful, suitable as an appetizer or light meal option.
To keep avocado fresh and prevent browning, it is recommended to mix it in just before serving. Using medium-sized shrimp (41-60 count) provides a tender and consistent bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp cooked
- 1 cup avocado diced
- 1/3 cup red onion very thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then finely diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Place the shrimp, avocado, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tomato sauce, ketchup, orange juice, salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Serve, garnished with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For best freshness, prepare the cocktail up to the point of adding avocado and refrigerate up to 6 hours.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain texture.
- Select medium-sized shrimp (41-60 count) for optimal texture in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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