Description
Dive into zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, a refreshing coastal delicacy blending succulent shrimp with tangy tomato sauce and crisp vegetables. Cool ocean flavors and vibrant spices invite coastal memories with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 avocado, diced
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop fresh tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro into uniform, small pieces, placing them in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Cube ripe avocado and gently fold into the vegetable mixture to prevent bruising.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking lime juice, tomato juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate chilled, cooked shrimp into the vegetable blend, ensuring gentle mixing to maintain protein integrity.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over the shrimp and vegetable medley, tossing carefully to ensure even coating.
- Refrigerate the Mexican shrimp cocktail for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop complexity.
- Before serving, give the mixture a final gentle stir and present chilled, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips or atop a fresh lettuce bed for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose super fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re clean and deveined before chopping or adding to the mix.
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds or using milder hot sauce for those sensitive to heat, creating a personalized experience.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time and let the cocktail marinate longer for deeper, more complex flavor profiles that blend beautifully.
- Consider swapping shrimp with imitation crab or diced white fish for a budget-friendly alternative that maintains the classic Mexican seafood style.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 18.6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg