This refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail combines tender shrimp with a tangy tomato-based sauce, fresh vegetables, and a hint of spice. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, it's a delightful dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your table.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
3min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 avocado
- 60 g cilantro
- 1 cucumber
- 15 ml hot sauce
- 1 jalapeno
- 240 ml ketchup
- 120 ml lime juice
- 2 g pepper
- 1 red onion
- 5 g salt
- 500 g shrimp
- 2 tomato
- 500 ml tomato juice
Directions
Step 1
Boil the shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
Step 3
Add the cooled shrimp, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes to the bowl.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Step 6
Serve chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.