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A deep goblet contains a red mixture with visible shrimp, tomato, and avocado chunks and lime and jalapeño garnishes.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Cassie Waltman
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail works for dinner or appetizers, with shrimp, citrus, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, and celery in a tomato juice base.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp (pre-cooked)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeds and ribs removed and diced fine)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced fine)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (plum or Roma)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • ½ bunch cilantro (chopped)
  • ¼ white onion
  • 2 limes
  • 1 medium orange
  • 12 oz. tomato juice (spicy or regular)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

For serving and garnish:

  • hot sauce, as desired
  • oyster crackers, saltines, or tortilla chips
  • lime or orange wedges
  • avocado slices

Instructions
 

  • Thaw the shrimp, if necessary, and remove the tails and shells. Chop the shrimp into ½-inch pieces.
  • Finely chop the jalapeño, removing the seeds if desired, to yield 2 tablespoons. Dice the celery to yield ¾ cup. Cut the tomatoes in half, removing the seeds, and then dice them. Remove the pit from the avocado and dice it. Chop the cilantro stems and leaves for ¼ cup. Finally, dice the onion to yield ¼ cup.
  • Add the vegetables and shrimp to a large bowl.
  • Juice the limes and orange to yield ¼ of juice each.
  • Add the orange juice, lime juice, tomato juice, and salt to the vegetables and shrimp in the bowl. Stir everything together, cover, and chill for 2 hours.
  • Check the mixture for seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve with saltines, tostadas, or tortilla chips and any desired garnishes.

To start with raw shrimp:

  • Bring a pot of heavily-salted water to a rolling boil. Add shrimp and cook for two minutes (do not overcook). Remove shrimp to a bowl of iced water and cool. Remove any tails or shells and chop into ½" pieces. Continue with step 2 above.

Notes

The recipe serves 4 as a main dish, but at least double tat as an appetizer.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 981mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
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