Description
Fresh Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly combines the flavors of fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty tomato-based sauce. This delightful seafood cocktail is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer at summer gatherings or a light meal any day of the week. The balance of tangy lime and spicy jalapeño creates an exciting flavor profile that is sure to impress your guests. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a stunning dish that brings the taste of Mexico right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1.5 cups cold tomato and clam juice cocktail
- 1 cup cold ketchup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 avocados, diced
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: dice tomatoes, mince cucumber and celery, chop jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and finely chop cilantro leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables with shrimp.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour in lime juice, tomato clam juice cocktail, and ketchup; stir until well combined.
- Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg