Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a refreshing seafood dish that is ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners at home. This irresistible appetizer features succulent shrimp paired with crisp vegetables and a zesty sauce made from tomato and clam juice, lime juice, and spices. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of sweet and tangy notes, making it a favorite among seafood lovers. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile enough to fit various occasions. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that highlights the freshness of authentic Mexican cuisine.
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 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 cups cold tomato and clam juice cocktail
- 1 cup cold ketchup
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface; chop the vegetables as specified.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped onion, shrimp, diced tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeño.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper; stir until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, mix together tomato and clam juice cocktail with ketchup; add hot sauce to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp mixture; gently fold in chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Top with diced avocados before serving. Spoon into bowls or serve family-style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg