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Delicious homemade shrimp cocktail served with spicy sauce and fresh ingredients.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

A refreshing and flavorful seafood dish featuring juicy shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy tomato-based sauce, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp (medium or large), peeled and deveined Fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.
Sauce Base
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 cup Clamato or tomato juice Clamato gives a classic mariscos vibe.
  • 2-3 pcs Limes, juiced Fresh lime juice is best.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Hot sauce To taste; Valentina or Cholula preferred.
  • Salt and black pepper To taste.
Vegetables and Garnish
  • 1 medium Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium Cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium Tomato, diced
  • 1 pc Jalapeno or serrano, minced Optional, for spice.
  • 1 medium Avocado, diced Added just before serving.

Method
 

Cooking Shrimp
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil and add the shrimp.
  2. Cook until they turn pink and firm, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Drain the shrimp and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a large bowl, mix together ketchup, Clamato (or tomato juice), lime juice, and a splash of orange juice if desired.
  2. Add hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Stir in the chopped onion, cilantro, cucumber, tomato, and (if using) minced chili.
  2. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
Chilling
  1. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, add diced avocado.
  2. Serve in chilled bowls with tostadas or saltines on the side.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep avocado separate to maintain freshness.