Description
Looking for a delicious Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe? Discover our easy and flavorful recipe for a perfect appetizer! Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh Gulf shrimp (shell-on, deveined if possible)
- 4 oz. shrimp boil seasoning (liquid or bag)
- 1/4 cup kosher salt (for the water)
- Shrimp Cocktail Juice: 1/2 cup Orange Jarritos soda (Mandarin flavored Mexican cola)
- 3/4 cup tomato juice (or Clamato)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (approx. 3–5 juicy limes)
- 3/4 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, small diced
- 1 jalapeno, small diced
- 1 large avocado (or two small), cubed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Poach the Shrimp: Bring a large stockpot halfway filled with water to a boil. Add in the shrimp boil seasoning and the kosher salt. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and add the shrimp. Poach for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque and curls into a soft “C” shape.
- Step 2: Chill: Remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid immediately and spread it out on a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Step 3: Make the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the Orange Jarritos soda, ketchup, tomato juice, and fresh lime juice. This creates the flavorful base. Taste it now—add more lime or soda to suit your preference.
- Step 4: Add Vegetables: To this juice, add the finely diced white onion, diced Roma tomato, small diced jalapeno (seeded for less heat), and the cubed avocado. Add chopped cilantro to taste (approx. 1/4 cup).
- Step 5: Prep the Shrimp: When the shrimp is fully chilled, peel and devein them if needed (remove the dark band along the back). If the shrimp are large, chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 6: Combine: Add the prepared shrimp into the tomato sauce mixture and gently fold it into the fresh veggies to combine.
- Step 7: Final Seasoning: Taste one last time. The shrimp may have absorbed some liquid, so you might need a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lime.
- Step 8: Serve: You can let this marinate in the fridge for an hour or serve immediately. Ladle into glasses or a bowl and serve with thick, crispy corn tortilla chips.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg