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

Spicy Mexican shrimp cocktail is a flavorful and zesty dish that combines the fresh and bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with succulent shrimp. This recipe is a perfect appetizer for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties. The combination of juicy shrimp, tangy tomato sauce, and fiery spices creates a dish that is sure to excite your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

One of the key components of this dish is the shrimp, which is the star of the show. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 habanero pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1 ½ cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Mix shrimp, red onion, habanero pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; add tomato and clam juice cocktail, lime juice, ketchup, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce and stir. Season mixture with salt. Gently stir avocado into the mixture taking care to not mash the avocado.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 662mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 551mg