Description
Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Mexico in every bite. This delightful seafood treat features succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty tomato-based sauce that balances tangy and sweet flavors. Perfect for gatherings, summer picnics, or a light snack, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and delicious taste. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up this healthy and satisfying recipe in just 15 minutes. Each serving bursts with fresh ingredients and offers a cool respite on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup chopped Spanish onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups cold tomato and clam juice cocktail
- 1 cup cold ketchup
- Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 avocados, diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeno.
- In another bowl, mix lime juice, tomato-clam juice cocktail, ketchup, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until blended.
- Combine the vegetable mixture with the sauce; gently fold in the shrimp.
- Add cilantro and avocado; mix delicately.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving in bowls with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg