How To Make Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Drain the shrimp and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, drain again and chop into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well.
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Add the chopped shrimp and diced avocado to the bowl and gently toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.
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Divide the shrimp cocktail into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with additional cilantro and a lime wedge if desired.
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Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories : 192
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 158mg
- Sodium : 1737mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 21g
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