Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the bold flavors of the ocean with the zesty, tangy elements of traditional Mexican cuisine. Served chilled, it offers a perfect balance of textures, where tender shrimp swim in a flavorful, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce, with each bite delivering a burst of citrus and a hint of heat. Often enjoyed as a festive appetizer or a light meal, this dish is as much about its vibrant colors as it is about its delicious taste. Whether served in a glass or a bowl, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail captures the essence of coastal Mexico, bringing together the richness of seafood with the lively, fresh flavors that are a hallmark of the country’s culinary traditions.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing, flavorful dish that blends the sweetness of succulent shrimp with a tangy, zesty tomato-based sauce. Popular in coastal regions of Mexico, it’s often served chilled as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 1½ 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 tastesalt to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 ripe avocado – peeled, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Assemble all the ingredients needed.
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl, then mix in the red onion, cilantro, and garlic, combining the ingredients to create a flavorful base.
- Pour in the tomato and clam juice, ketchup, lime juice, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce, stirring everything together until well blended. Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
- Carefully fold in the avocado, then cover the mixture and let it chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
