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A delicious plate of Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican-style shrimp cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's popular in the Bay Area of California. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a zesty mix of tomatoes, cucumber, and jalapeños, all tossed in a tangy sauce.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Cocktail
  • 240 ml clam juice
  • 0.25 cucchiaino dried oregano
  • 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 300 g peeled, seeded, diced ripe tomatoes
  • 240 g diced English cucumber
  • 120 g diced celery
  • 120 g finely diced red onion
  • 30 g seeded and diced jalapeno peppers
  • 120 ml ketchup
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 30 g freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1 dash Mexican-style hot sauce
  • 1 large Hass avocado, cubed

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, bring clam juice and oregano to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes until they turn pink (they won't be fully cooked). Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and let them cool to room temperature, reserving the liquid.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, onion, and jalapeños. Gently mix in the reserved cooking liquid, ketchup, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and hot sauce until well combined.
  4. Place four whole shrimp in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Chop the remaining shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add them to the vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate both bowls for 2 to 3 hours until thoroughly chilled.
  5. When ready to serve, stir in the avocado into the shrimp cocktail. Divide the mixture into four glass bowls, top each with a chilled whole shrimp, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add extra jalapeños or a splash more hot sauce. Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers for added crunch.
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