Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: For the Shrimp Cocktail: 2 lbs jumbo shrimp; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped; 2 handfuls fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 limes, juiced and zested; 1 orange, juiced and zested; 11.5 oz can of tomato juice; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, grated; Hot sauce, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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This vibrant and refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a perfect summer appetizer or light meal! Packed with fresh vegetables like avocado, cucumber, and cilantro, it’s topped with a zesty citrusy sauce that makes every bite burst with flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling, Chilling
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp Cocktail:
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 handfuls fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
For the Sauce:
1. 11.5 oz can of tomato juice
2. 1/2 cup tomato sauce
3. 2 garlic cloves, grated
4. Hot sauce, to taste
5. Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp:
- Boil a large pot of water.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they curl into a loose ‘C’ shape and are opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the shrimp and cool under running water or in ice water.
- Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with celery, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and onion.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, tomato sauce, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Chill:
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp mixture and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
To Serve:
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional cilantro or slices of lime if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the hot sauce and lime juice based on your personal taste preferences.
You can make this dish a day ahead and store it in the fridge for even more flavor development.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 240 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 130mg

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