Description
🍤 Refreshing and packed with bold flavors, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious mix of tender shrimp, crisp veggies, and a zesty tomato-based sauce, perfect for warm days! 🌿
🥑 With creamy avocado, tangy lime, and a customizable kick of spice, this quick and easy dish is a must-try for seafood lovers looking for a light yet satisfying treat! 🍅
Ingredients
Shrimp (cooked and peeled)
Tomatoes (diced)
Cucumber (diced)
Red onion (finely chopped)
Cilantro (chopped)
Avocado (diced)
Lime juice
Ketchup
Tomato juice or Clamato
Hot sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Black pepper
Tortilla chips or saltine crackers (for serving)
Instructions
1. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, then drain and let them cool.
2. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, mix ketchup, tomato juice or Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lime juice to create the cocktail sauce.
4. Add the cooked shrimp, chopped vegetables, and cilantro to the sauce, stirring to combine.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more hot sauce, lime juice, or salt if needed.
6. Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the mixture to add creaminess.
7. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp cocktail for at least 2-3 hours for the flavors to blend.
8. Serve chilled in glasses or small bowls.
9. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges for extra freshness.
10. Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers for dipping.
Notes
Chill the shrimp cocktail for a couple of hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce to suit your taste.
Serve with crispy tortilla chips or saltine crackers for the perfect crunchy contrast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexico