📝 Description
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a chilled, zesty seafood dish made with juicy shrimp in a tangy tomato-lime sauce, loaded with fresh vegetables and avocado. It’s refreshing, spicy, and perfect for hot days or appetizers.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Cold, juicy shrimp in a bold tomato-clamato base with lime, onion, cilantro, and a gentle spicy kick. It’s tangy, refreshing, slightly sweet, and super addictive.
🛒 Ingredients
300–400 g cooked shrimp 🍤
1 cup tomato juice or Clamato 🍅
2 tbsp ketchup
1–2 tbsp hot sauce 🌶️
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
¼ cup finely chopped onion 🧅
½ cup diced cucumber 🥒
1 avocado, diced 🥑
2 tbsp chopped cilantro 🌿
Salt & black pepper
Optional: jalapeños 🌶️
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare shrimp
Make sure shrimp are cooked, peeled, and chilled.
Mix sauce base
In a bowl, combine tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Add vegetables
Stir in onion, cucumber, cilantro, and optional jalapeños.
Combine shrimp
Add shrimp and mix gently.
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes for best flavor.
Serve
Serve cold with avocado on top and crackers or tostadas.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Chill: 30 min | Total: 40 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 220 | Protein: 28g | Servings: 3–4
