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
- Prepare your veggies by finely dicing the red onion, tomato, and cucumber. Chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Clamato juice (or tomato juice), ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using).
- Add the cooked shrimp, diced red onion, tomato, cucumber, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the sauce. Gently stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 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.
