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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican shrimp Cocktail is a delicious and flavorful recipe that's perfect on a hot summer day.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword coctel de camarones, mexican shrimp cocktail, mexican style shrimp cocktail
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 343 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 white onion peeled and diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup lime juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce such as Tapatio
  • 1 1/2 cup Clamato juice
  • 24 oz small shrimp peeled, deveined, tail off and defrosted
  • 3 avocadoes diced

Instructions

  1. Put the diced cucumber, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno in a big bowl and stir. Add the cilantro and stir again.

  2. Next add the minced garlic, garlic salt, ground black pepper and fresh lime juice. Stir again and check for salt. Add more if desired.

  3. Now add the ketchup, soy sauce, hot sauce and clamato juice and stir well.

  4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and boil for 2-3 minutes. Pour the shrimp into a strainer and rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking.

  5. Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir again.

  6. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  7. Serve with diced avocadoes and crackers.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 286mg95%
Sodium 1615mg70%
Potassium 1034mg30%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 875IU18%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 217mg22%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.