Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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4.7

87 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    170 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

🍤🥑🍅 Chilled shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, jalapeno, creamy avocado, and more are combined in a tomato-based sauce, along with a bit of Mexican hot sauce for some kick! Perfect for entertaining or as a no-cook lunch, snack, or dinner - especially when it's too hot to cook!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds medium U20-25 count shrimp cooked (some with tails on, optional)
  • 1 cup red onion finely diced (white or yellow onion may be substituted)
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced (use serrano chile for more heat)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste if deseired
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
  • ½ English cucumber diced (or another cucumber that is seeded)
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes small diced
  • ¾ cup fresh cilantro finely minced or to taste
  • 32 ounce bottle Clamato Juice spicy or regular
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup clam juice
  • ¼ cup Mexican hot sauce such as Valentina or Tapatio
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 large or 2 small avocados small cubes
  • Saltine crackers or tortilla chips for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. To a large bowl, add all ingredients except the avocado, stir to combine.
  2. Taste, check for seasoning and flavor balance, and make adjustments as necessary. Flavor Tips - If it tastes at all flat or bland I first recommend adding salt, then lime juice, then something spicy like more jalapeno/serrano or hot sauce. Often another few pinches of cilantro can help out too in Mexican recipes to balance the flavor.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving with cracker or chips as desired.

Notes

  • Serving and Storage: Recipe can be made up to 4 hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Best consumed within 8 hours of making it.
  • Recipe can be made up to 4 hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Best consumed within 8 hours of making it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 1560mg (65%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 629IU (13%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1560mg 65%
Potassium 446mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 629IU 13%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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