Description
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer. The combination of fresh shrimp, vegetables, and a tangy sauce makes it a must-try recipe.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced avocado for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Add the shrimp and gently toss to coat in the sauce. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Just before serving, top with diced avocado. Serve in cocktail glasses or small bowls with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side.
Notes
- This dish is best served cold and makes a great appetizer or light meal.
- You can use pre-cooked cocktail shrimp or quickly boil your own.
- For extra zest, add a splash of Clamato or tomato juice to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
