Description
Mexican shrimp cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant dish packed with flavor, making it the ideal appetizer for summer gatherings. This zesty blend features succulent shrimp tossed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy onions, and creamy avocado, all brought together with tangy lime juice. Simple to prepare yet impressive, this dish will become a star at your next barbecue or festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil water in a pot. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes). Drain and transfer to an ice bath.
- 2. While shrimp cools, chop the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and avocado.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the chopped veggies. Squeeze in lime juice, add hot sauce, and season with salt.
- 4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- 5. Serve in bowls or glasses topped with extra cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg