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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Fresh and Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for Vibrant Gatherings

A quick and easy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, gluten-free and dairy-free, packed with fresh ingredients for vibrant gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp Essential for protein and texture
  • 1 cup tomato juice Cocktail base, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Fresh lime juice preferred
For the Fresh Ingredients
  • 2 medium avocados Perfectly ripe are ideal
  • 1 medium cucumber Diced finely
  • 1 small red onion Finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato Diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño Optional, adjust for spice
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro Chopped coarsely
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce Optional, adjust for heat
  • to taste salt Basic seasoning
  • to taste pepper Basic seasoning
  • 2 wedge lime For serving
  • sprigs cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • medium-sized bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and devein the cooked shrimp, then rinse under cold water.
  2. Dice the avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes into uniform pieces.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, then dice the jalapeño if desired.
Cocktail Base
  1. In a medium bowl, combine tomato juice with lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp with diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Mix and Chill
  1. Pour the cocktail base over the shrimp and vegetable mixture, gently toss, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve
  1. Spoon the mixture into clear glasses or bowls, garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the mixture to chill before serving and adjust seasonings to your taste.

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