Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe 



Prep Time: 15 minutes |  Chilling Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 | minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Cocktail:

1 pound medium shrimp, raw or cooked
Kosher salt (for seasoning)
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup peeled, diced cucumber
½ cup chopped celery
1 jalapeño, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup tomato juice (such as Clamato or V8)
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Cholula or Tabasco)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving:

1 avocado, diced
Lime wedges
Tortilla chips or saltine crackers

Directions

Cook the Shrimp (If Using Raw):

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
Peel, devein, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Cocktail Mix:

In a large bowl, combine the red onion, cucumber, celery, jalapeño, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
Stir in the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add the Shrimp:

Fold the shrimp into the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Serve & Enjoy:

Spoon the shrimp cocktail into serving glasses or bowls.
Top with diced avocado and garnish with lime wedges.
Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers for the perfect crunch!