Description
Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a classic appetizer perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup clam juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado slices, for garnish
- Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the clam juice, ketchup, red onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using).
- Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the shrimp cocktail in individual glasses or bowls, garnished with avocado slices.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality cooked shrimp.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.
- You can add other ingredients like chopped jicama or olives for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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