Description
A refreshing and zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail packed with tender shrimp, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and a tangy tomato-lime sauce. Perfect for hot days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice (like Clamato or V8)
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Tortilla chips or saltines, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Add in chopped red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Fold in the shrimp gently to coat with the sauce.
- Just before serving, gently stir in diced avocado.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold in bowls or glasses, garnished with lime and tortilla chips on the side.
Notes
- Chop ingredients uniformly for the best texture in every bite.
- Add avocado last to keep it from mashing.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Coctel de Camarones, shrimp cocktail recipe, seafood appetizer