Ingredients:
â…“ cup Spanish onion, chopped
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail
1 cup chilled ketchup
1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems discarded and leaves chopped)
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 avocados (peeled, pitted, and chopped)
1. *Prepare the Ingredients:*
– Chop the Spanish onion, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeno pepper.
– Peel, pit, and chop the avocados.
2. *Mix the Shrimp and Vegetables:*
– In a large bowl, combine the chilled cooked shrimp, chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and jalapeno pepper.
3. *Add the Lime Juice and Seasonings:*
– Squeeze the freshly squeezed lime juice over the shrimp mixture.
– Add the salt and ground black pepper, and mix well.
4. *Add the Cocktail Sauce:*
– In a small bowl, mix together the chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce.
– Pour the cocktail sauce over the shrimp mixture, and stir to combine.
5. *Stir in Cilantro and Avocado:*
– Stir in the chopped cilantro and avocado.
6. *Chill and Serve:*
– Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
– Serve the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail chilled, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
*Nutrition Information (per serving):*
– Calories: 250
– Protein: 20g
– Fat: 15g
– Saturated fat: 2.5g
– Cholesterol: 150mg
– Carbohydrates: 10g
– Fiber: 2g
– Sugar: 5g
– Sodium: 350mg
*Tips and Variations:*
– Use fresh or frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled.
– Substitute the tomato and clam juice cocktail with a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice.
– Add some diced mango or pineapple to the shrimp mixture for a tropical twist.
– Experiment with different types of hot pepper sauce, such as sriracha or hot sauce, for added heat.