Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Zesty (Print Format)
Juicy shrimp and fresh veggies tossed in a tangy lime sauce with a creamy avocado touch.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
1 lb cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Sauce and Liquids
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1 cup tomato juice, no added sugar
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3 tbsp fresh lime juice
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp hot sauce, Mexican-style
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
→ Vegetables and Herbs
07 -
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
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1/2 cup firm ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
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1 ripe avocado, diced
→ Seasoning
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1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Accompaniments
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Tortilla chips or saltine crackers for serving
# Steps:
01 -
If shrimp are not pre-cooked, bring a pot of salted water to a low boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse with cool water, peel and devein if necessary, then pat dry.
02 -
In a large bowl, whisk together tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce if using, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform in color. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Fold in chopped onion, cilantro, cucumber, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Stir gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to meld flavors and soften vegetables slightly while retaining crispness.
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Add cooked, cooled shrimp into the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Gently stir to evenly coat shrimp without breaking them apart.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to enhance flavor fusion.
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Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado to maintain its bright, creamy texture. Spoon into glasses or small bowls and serve alongside tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
# Tips:
01 -
For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice and chill shrimp thoroughly before mixing. Add avocado last to prevent browning.
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The dish is naturally gluten free when served with corn tortilla chips.