Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Zesty Style (Print Version)
Shrimp with tomato, lime, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeños delivers lively Mexican-inspired flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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450 g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Base
02 -
240 ml tomato juice
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120 ml fresh lime juice
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120 ml ketchup
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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80 g finely chopped white onion
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80 g chopped fresh cilantro
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1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
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1 avocado, diced
→ To Serve
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Tortilla chips or saltine crackers
# Instructions:
01 -
If using uncooked shrimp, bring salted water to a boil, add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes or until pink and opaque. Drain immediately and cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce (if using), hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend.
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Add onion, cilantro, cucumber, tomatoes, and jalapeños to the bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
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Gently fold the cooled shrimp into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even coating.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to fully infuse flavors.
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Ladle the mixture into glasses or bowls. Garnish with diced avocado immediately before serving. Accompany with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the assembled mixture to chill for several hours before serving.