Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Print-Friendly Version)
Bright, flavorful shrimp with tomato, lime, and avocado for a refreshing, light treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Seafood
01 -
454 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Liquids and Seasonings
02 -
950 milliliters water
03 -
5 milliliters salt
04 -
240 milliliters tomato juice or Clamato
05 -
60 milliliters ketchup
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60 milliliters lime juice
07 -
Hot sauce, salt and black pepper to taste
→ Produce
08 -
40 grams diced red onion
09 -
15 grams chopped fresh cilantro
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1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
11 -
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
12 -
1 medium tomato, diced
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1 ripe avocado, diced
→ Accompaniments
14 -
Tortilla chips for serving
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Bring water and salt to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink. Transfer shrimp immediately to an ice bath to cool, then chop coarsely.
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In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Stir diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño if using, diced cucumber, and diced tomato into the sauce mixture.
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Fold the chopped shrimp into the mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Gently fold diced avocado into the cocktail just before serving. Accompany with tortilla chips.
# Helpful Advice:
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Adjust jalapeño quantity according to desired spiciness. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and avocados for optimal flavor.