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

Originating from the coastal regions of Mexico, the Original Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delightful and refreshing dish that has gained popularity around the world. This vibrant and savory dish is a perfect blend of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and zesty flavors that come together to create a magnificent appetizer or light meal.

Typically served in a glass or a bowl, the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a feast for the eyes, with its colorful ingredients and enticing presentation. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • ½ cup prepared salsa
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons prepared salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp - thawed, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 ripe avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix roma tomatoes, sweet onion, ketchup, tomato and clam juice cocktail, salsa, cilantro, salsa verde, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in a glass salad bowl; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Cut tails from shrimp, if present, and gently fold into tomato mixture; stir avocado into shrimp cocktail.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 935mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1112mg