Spicy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Rating: 4.8 stars
5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Cooked shrimp are chilled in a spicy tomato-juice cocktail with avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

By Rich

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Mix shrimp, red onion, habanero pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; add tomato and clam juice cocktail, lime juice, ketchup, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce and stir. Season mixture with salt. Gently stir avocado into the mixture taking care to not mash the avocado.

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  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
226 calories; protein 26.4g; carbohydrates 16.1g; fat 6.3g; cholesterol 230.4mg; sodium 662.3mg. Full Nutrition
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mauigirl
Rating: 5 stars
04/04/2015
OMG! This was so yummy! I have to admit I cut the heat wayyyyy back cuz we are big wimps when it comes to heat. No habanero and just 1 Tablespoon horseradish. Perfect for a summer meal. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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mauigirl
Rating: 5 stars
04/04/2015
OMG! This was so yummy! I have to admit I cut the heat wayyyyy back cuz we are big wimps when it comes to heat. No habanero and just 1 Tablespoon horseradish. Perfect for a summer meal. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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Just Tabitha & me
Rating: 5 stars
02/14/2015
First time I tried this I followed recipe to a "T" as usual. A little too spicy for this old mouth but oh! Goodness! It had such fabulous flavor! Next try I forgot to list the tomato/clam juice cocktail on my shopping list so I substituted "Mrs. T's Bloody Mary Mix" (which I drink by the gallon!) and cut back the horseradish & hot sauce to taste. I loved it too & my adult kids (after adding more hot sauce) did too! I think I liked them both just exactly so at least this substitution will work if you need it. I love the mix plain & so good for me with low calorie count. Oh & I served it to my kids in Margarita glasses with a small spoon! Nice presentation I thought. HTH! Blessings! Read More
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Jolynn
Rating: 5 stars
06/04/2018
Excellent! Made exactly as directed except for Habanero because I didn t have. Will definitely make this again. Better the next day so make night before or early in day if serving that night. Read More
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Tipster
Rating: 5 stars
05/07/2018
I m giving it 5 stars for my version. The original I would give 3-4 because I think it would be way too hot to be enjoyable. I bought Black Tiger prawns from Costco and sautéed them in white wine just until cooked transferred them to a bowl to let cool. I substituted one Serrano pepper for the Habanero and added one jalapeño as well. I think a 1/4 of prepared horseradish is way too much so I only added 1 1/4 tablespoons and about 20 shots of Tobasco sauce. That left the dish with a perfect amount of heat and just the right kick. I added two avocados and 1/2 a cup cilantro to add in. In hindsight I would add 3 avocados next time as I found towards the end I barely had enough of avocados and cilantro to finish the 8 I made. I added a wedge of lime to the rim of a cobalt blue margarita glass and topped with fresh sprigs of cilantro. The dish was an absolute hit and I will definitely make it again. I loved how all the flavours melded together so well. The Clamato juice I added was perfect for marinating it all. Read More
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