Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a refreshing seafood delight that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty tomato-based sauce that balances tanginess and sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a quiet summer evening, this dish promises to impress. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful and nutritious appetizer that’s rich in protein and bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to create a personal touch, making it an ideal choice for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cold cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, minced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup chopped Spanish onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1.5 cups cold tomato and clam juice cocktail
- 1 cup cold ketchup
- Fresh cilantro, hot sauce, and diced avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing tomatoes and cucumber finely while mincing celery and jalapeno.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped onions and lime juice followed by the diced tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeno.
- Gently fold in the shrimp along with salt and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Stir in the tomato-clam juice cocktail and ketchup until fully combined.
- Finish by adding chopped cilantro, hot sauce to taste, and gently folding in diced avocado before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg