Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail That’ll Brighten Your Day

A refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail that combines zesty lime and fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Chill Time 30

Total Time 48

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

pot
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Plastic wrap

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 cup medium to large shrimp, cooked until pink and opaque

For the Base

1 cup tomatoes, diced
0.5 cup lime juice fresh
0.25 cup clam juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Freshness

0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup avocado, diced
0.5 cup cucumber, diced
0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare ingredients: dice tomatoes, finely chop red onion, dice avocado and cucumber, and chop cilantro.
Add cooled shrimp to the bowl and pour in lime juice, clam juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with a spatula.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, then gently mix again.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Serve in glasses or bowls, garnished with additional cilantro and accompanied by tortilla chips or on lettuce.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and customize the heat with hot sauce according to preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Healthy Eating, Light Snacks, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Seafood Appetizers, Shrimp Recipes, Summer Recipes

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