Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a blend of Texas Caviar, traditional Shrimp Cocktail and shrimp ceviche. A spicy, tomato based blend of shrimp, vegetables and citrus marinade. In Spanish, it is known as coctel de camarones.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small shrimp , cooked
- 1/2 cup red onion , minced
- 3/4 cup cucumber , diced
- 3 plum tomatoes , seeds and pulp removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
- 1 jalapeno , seeded and minced
- 1 fresh lime
- 5 ounces tomato juice
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 avocado , pitted and chopped
- saltine crackers or tortilla chips
Instruction
- Combine cooked shrimp, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno in a mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime, tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce and Kosher salt.
- Pour tomato mixture over fresh veggies, toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
- Toss to refresh when ready to serve. You can drain excess liquid or keep it.
- Top with freshly chopped avocado and saltine crackers or tortilla chips.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
