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mexican shrimp cocktail

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Cóctel de Camarónes is a delectable cornucopia of shrimp, onions, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapenos in a slightly spicy tomato dressing. The end result is nothing short of a flavor blast for your senses. A mouthwatering experience from the sweet smell of the cilantro and Mexican hot sauce to the taste of the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For mexican shrimp cocktail

  • 1 lb
    large cooked shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1/4 c
    sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    celery chopped
  • 1/2
    english cucumber diced
  • 1
    large meaty tomato diced (like a beefsteak)
  • 2
    ripe avocados peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1
    jalapeno seeded, membranes removed and minced
  • 2
    limes (more if you want lime for garnish)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 c
    salsa style tomatoes (see notes)
  • 2 Tbsp
    mexican hot sauce (such as cholula)

How To Make mexican shrimp cocktail

  • 1
    In a large bowl combine shrimp, onion, celery, cucumber, tomato, avocado and jalapeno. Squeeze lime juice over the top and stir gently to coat.
  • 2
    In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, salsa style tomatoes and Mexican hot sauce. Gently stir the sauce and cut cilantro into the shrimp. Chill for about one hour.
  • 3
    NOTES There are several brands of salsa style tomatoes available at most grocery stores in the canned tomato section. Walmart has a really tasty one called Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa.
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