Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

 

🇲🇽 Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

🧂 Ingredients:

1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)

Salt (to taste)

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced

1 large tomato, diced

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced

1 avocado, diced

1 jalapeño (optional), finely diced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup Clamato juice (or tomato juice)

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tbsp hot sauce (like Valentina or Tapatío, adjust to taste)

1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for richness)

Tortilla chips or saltines, for serving

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Boil the Shrimp:

Bring salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes or until pink and opaque.

Drain and transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking. Chop into bite-sized pieces if desired.

2. Prepare the Base:

In a large bowl, mix together Clamato juice, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, and olive oil (if using).

Season with a pinch of salt.

3. Add Veggies and Shrimp:

Stir in chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro.

Add cooled shrimp and mix to coat everything well.

4. Chill:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

5. Finish with Avocado:

Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado.

6. Serve:

Spoon into cups or bowls. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Serve with tortilla chips, saltine crackers, or even tostadas on the side.

🌶️ Tips:

Add diced mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.

Use pre-cooked shrimp to make it even faster.

For extra heat, add a dash of chili powder or Tajín.