Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

⅓ cup Spanish onion, chopped

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)

2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

1 cucumber, finely chopped

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail

1 cup chilled ketchup

1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems discarded and leaves chopped)

2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 avocados (peeled, pitted, and chopped)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Onion:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion with lime juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to slightly soften the onion and enhance its flavor.

2. Mix the Veggies & Shrimp:
Add the shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeño to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.

3. Add Liquids:
Pour in the tomato and clam juice cocktail and ketchup. Stir until well mixed.

4. Add Heat & Herbs:
Mix in the chopped cilantro and hot sauce. Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

5. Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

6. Add Avocado & Serve:
Just before serving, gently fold in the chopped avocado. Serve chilled in cocktail glasses or small bowls.