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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing dish that features shrimp, vegetables, and tangy flavors, making it a perfect appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, raw or cooked

Vegetables

  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup peeled, diced cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 unit jalapeño, minced
  • 1 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped OR 1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes

Condiments

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce such as Crystal or Tabasco, to taste

Garnish

  • 1 unit avocado, cut into chunks

Seasoning

  • Kosher salt

Instructions
 

Cooking Shrimp

  • Peel, devein, and cook the raw shrimp if using. Bring salted water to a boil, add shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
  • Cut half of the cooked shrimp into chunks, leaving the other half whole for an attractive presentation.

Combining Ingredients

  • Toss the shrimp with chopped onions, cucumber, celery, jalapeño, tomatoes, ketchup, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce. Gently stir to combine and chill.
  • Add cooled shrimp cooking water to achieve desired consistency.
  • To serve, add salt and more hot sauce to taste, then gently mix in the avocado.

Notes

Serve in parfait glasses or small bowls with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, chilled, Cocktail, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, seafood, Shrimp
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