Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing dish made with cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, onions, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, and a tangy tomato-based sauce. It's typically served cold and makes for a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 2 limes juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail chilled in individual cups or bowls, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy with tortilla chips on the side.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 742mg (32%)Potassium: 713mg (20%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1181IU (24%)Vitamin C: 37mg (45%)Calcium: 86mg (9%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
