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Easy & Refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and refreshing shrimp cocktail with zesty ingredients, perfect for hot summer days and festive gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
  • 1 cup Clamato juice (or tomato juice)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup tomato (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced or sliced for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Tortilla chips or saltine crackers (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Prepare your veggies by finely dicing the red onion, tomato, and cucumber. Chop the fresh cilantro.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the Clamato juice (or tomato juice), ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using).
  3. Add the cooked shrimp, diced red onion, tomato, cucumber, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the sauce. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. When ready to serve, gently stir again. Ladle the mixture into glasses or bowls. Top with avocado slices and serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Notes

For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preference. Use quality shrimp for the best results.