Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
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By
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
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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.
Ingredients
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1 lblarge cooked shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
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1/4 csweet onion finely chopped
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1/2 ccelery chopped
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1/2english cucumber diced
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1large meaty tomato diced (like a beefsteak)
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2ripe avocados peeled, pitted and diced
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1jalapeno seeded, membranes removed and minced
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2limes (more if you want lime for garnish)
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1/4 cchopped fresh cilantro leaves
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DRESSING
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1/2 cketchup
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1/2 csalsa style tomatoes (see notes)
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2 Tbspmexican hot sauce (such as cholula)
How to Make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
- In a large bowl combine shrimp, onion, celery, cucumber, tomato, avocado and jalapeno. Squeeze lime juice over the top and stir gently to coat.
- 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.
- 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.
About Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Course/Dish: Seafood Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Seafood
Regional Style: Mexican
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
