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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
This recipe for Mexican shrimp cocktail (coctel de camarones) is fresh shrimp tossed in a homemade sauce with red onion, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno. It's a light and refreshing appetizer that's perfect for any party!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 122 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp
- 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 leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- For garnish: lime wedges
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.
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Notes
- Make ahead directions: Follow the recipe as directed, but omit the avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Stir in the avocado right before serving.
- I typically use medium sized shrimp in this recipe. Look for the 41-50 count or 51-60 count at the grocery store.
Nutrition Information
Calories
122kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
702mg
(29%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
21.5mg
(24%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122
% 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.