Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs jumbo shrimp (cooked); 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 2 avocados, chopped; 1 handful of chopped cilantro; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh steamed corn (optional); Juice and zest of 2 limes and 1 orange; 6 oz tomato juice; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 grated garlic cloves; hot sauce; salt, and pepper to taste

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Recipe by Denise RodenCourse: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

hour

Cooking time

minutes

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This is a great twist on shrimp cocktail. The jalapeno, corn, cilantro and lime juice give it a Mexican flare. You can even roast some corn and add that for extra sweetness and color.

Serve with tortilla chips for a refreshing summer appetizer.

Ingredients

2 lbs jumbo shrimp (cooked)
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 avocados, chopped
1 handful of chopped cilantro
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh steamed corn (optional)
SAUCE
Juice and zest of 2 limes and 1 orange
6 oz tomato juice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 grated garlic cloves
hot sauce
salt, and pepper to taste

Directions

Start by boiling 2 lbs of jumbo shrimp until they curl into a loose "C" shape, then drain and cool them in ice water. Cut the shrimp into bite-sized chunks.
Combine all ingredients for the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and veggies, stirring to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, then serve cold.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

Directions

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