Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds medium U20-25 count shrimp, cooked (some with tails on, optional); 1 cup red onion, finely diced (white or yellow onion may be substituted); 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (use serrano chile for more heat); 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste if desired; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; ½ English cucumber, diced (or another cucumber that is seeded); 2 medium Roma tomatoes, small diced; ¾ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced or to taste; 32 ounce bottle Clamato Juice, spicy or regular; ¾ cup ketchup; ¾ cup clam juice; ¼ cup Mexican hot sauce, such as Valentina or Tapatio; 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed preferred; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 large or 2 small avocados, small cubes; Saltine crackers or tortilla chips, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Description

A flavorful and refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe that combines cooked shrimp with zesty ingredients and spices, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds medium U20-25 count shrimp, cooked (some with tails on, optional)
1 cup red onion, finely diced (white or yellow onion may be substituted)
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (use serrano chile for more heat)
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste if desired
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
½ English cucumber, diced (or another cucumber that is seeded)
2 medium Roma tomatoes, small diced
¾ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced or to taste
32 ounce bottle Clamato Juice, spicy or regular
¾ cup ketchup
¾ cup clam juice
¼ cup Mexican hot sauce, such as Valentina or Tapatio
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed preferred
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large or 2 small avocados, small cubes
Saltine crackers or tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

To a large bowl, add all ingredients except the avocado, stir to combine.
Taste, check for seasoning and flavor balance, and make adjustments as necessary.
If it tastes at all flat or bland, adjust by adding salt, then lime juice, then something spicy like more jalapeno/serrano or hot sauce. Adding a few more pinches of cilantro can also help balance the flavor.
Cover and refrigerate for an hour before gently stirring in the avocado right before serving.
Serve with crackers, chips, or as desired.

Notes

For additional heat, consider using serrano chiles instead of jalapenos.
Adjust ingredients according to personal taste preferences for seasoning and spice.
Refrigeration time enhances the flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1000mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 150mg