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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Make a fresh and flavorful Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with shrimp, avocado, citrus, and veggies in tomato juice.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2  lbs jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 celery stalks thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 2 generous handfuls fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ small white or yellow onion finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 11.5  oz can tomato juice
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the Shrimp
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook just until they curl into a loose “C”—about 2–4 minutes depending on size. Drain and immediately submerge in ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, cut into bite‑sized pieces.
Step 2: Combine the Fresh Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with sliced celery, jalapeño, cucumber, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped onion.
Step 3: Mix the Cocktail Base
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, tomato juice, tomato sauce, grated garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Combine & Chill
  1. Pour the cocktail base over the shrimp and veggies. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.