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mexican shrimp cocktail

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Recipe by
Teri Halbrook
@badkittyvirtue
perris, CA

I love shrimp cocktail, but when I had this in a Mexican restaurant one day I went over the moon for it, thus started my quest for how to make it. Finally I came up with this recipe. I like making my own salsa but using store bought works just as well, and its somewhat faster.

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For mexican shrimp cocktail

  • 1 lb
    cooked shrimp
  • 16 oz
    salsa, mild
  • 1/2 c
    chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, fresh chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic minced
  • 1 lg
    avacado
  • 1 can
    tomatoe juice
  • 2 dash
    hot sauce

How To Make mexican shrimp cocktail

  • 1
    Make sure shrimp is peeled and deveined. place in frig, till ready to use.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, saving shrimp and avocado for last. Mix together.
  • 3
    stir in shrimp whole or chopped saving some for garnish.
  • 4
    add in avocado.
  • 5
    Cover and chill.
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