Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1.5 cups tomato and clam juice cocktail; 0.25 cup ketchup; 0.25 cup fresh lime juice; 0.25 cup prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste; salt to taste; 1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped

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This shrimp cocktail recipe is similar to one I first tried in San Antonio. I could never find a recipe that recaptured what I had there. I experimented and finally came up with the perfect combination of ingredients. Anyone who has tried it has begged for the recipe. Try it with tortilla chips!

Recipe by Sarah Z

Updated on March 17, 2023

High angle, looking down at a bowl of Mexican shrimp cocktail.

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 ½ cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Place shrimp in a large bowl. Stir in red onion, cilantro, and garlic.

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Add tomato and clam juice, ketchup, lime juice, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce; mix well to combine. Season with salt.

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Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

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Tips

Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
7g	Fat
16g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 295mg	98%
Sodium 711mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 19mg	94%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 604mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.