Description
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a vibrant, refreshing blend of shrimp, fresh veggies, zesty lime, and cilantro in a tangy tomato base. Perfect for parties or as a light meal served with crunchy tortilla chips. It’s simple to prepare and bursting with bold, authentic flavors! Give this easy-to-make recipe a try today for a taste of Mexico right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the shrimp & veggies: Gently fold in the shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and tomato. Toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust with more lime juice or jalapeño if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added heat, mix in a splash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- For a fun presentation, serve the cocktail in individual glasses.
- If you’re out of avocado, try adding diced mango for a sweet twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Light Meal
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Appetizer, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Cóctel de Camarones