How to Make Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Mexican cuisine, the bold and vibrant flavors always take center stage. The Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail is a perfect example of how this cuisine combines fresh, zesty ingredients with a kick of heat to create a truly mouthwatering dish.

Originating from the coastal regions of Mexico, this dish is a refreshing and satisfying way to enjoy the flavors of the sea. With its juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy cocktail sauce, this dish is a perfect choice for a li...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup clam juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ¼ cups peeled, seeded, diced ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons seeded and diced jalapeno peppers
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1 dash Mexican-style hot sauce
  • 1 large Hass avocado, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring clam juice and oregano to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir just until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. (They will not be cooked through.) Transfer shrimp to a bowl with a slotted spoon; let cool to room temperature. Reserve liquid.
  • While the shrimp are cooling, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, onion, and jalapeños in a mixing bowl. Gently mix in reserved cooking liquid, ketchup, lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and hot sauce until well combined.
  • Place four whole shrimp in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Chop remaining shrimp into bite-sized pieces; add to vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate both bowls until thoroughly chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, stir avocado into the shrimp cocktail. Divide into four glass bowls; top each with a chilled whole shrimp and garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 690mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 962mg