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A mexican shrimp cocktail in a small glass.
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4.38 from 24 votes

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

This Mexican shrimp cocktail combines cooked shrimp with fresh vegetables and avocado in a spicy, tangy tomato sauce. It's such a fun and refreshing appetizer to serve at parties!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Servings: 4
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cooked shrimp peel and deveined
  • 1 ½ cup ripe tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1-2 stalks of celery finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped, optional
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican hot sauce like Cholula or Tapatio
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 avocados chopped into chunks
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine tomatoes, ketchup, tomato sauce, red onion, cucumber, celery, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, pepper and salt. Taste and add extra seasoning if needed.
    Ingredients for a mexican shrimp cocktail mixed in a bowl.
  • Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to let the flavor build and chill the sauce. Add shrimp and avocado chunks right before serving.
    Ingredients for a mexican shrimp cocktail mixed in a bowl.
  • Serve in a large bowl or in small cocktail glasses with a side of tortilla chips for dipping.
    Three mexican shrimp cocktails in a glasses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe (without chips) | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1207mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g