Description
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail brings fresh ocean flavors dancing right into your kitchen with zesty lime and crisp vegetables that make summer meals shine. Chilled shrimp swimming in tangy tomato sauce will become your new favorite quick and refreshing meal that everyone at the table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup tomato juice
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced avocado
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, juiced
- Salt
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Add 1 pound shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for exactly 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn completely pink and curl slightly.
- Drain the shrimp in a colander and immediately rinse them under cold running water for 1-2 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Chop your ½ cup cucumber and ½ cup avocado into small, uniform ¼-inch dice.
- Finely mince 1 whole jalapeno and ¼ cup red onion, removing seeds from the pepper for less heat.
- Transfer the cooled shrimp to a large glass bowl. Add 1 cup tomato juice and freshly squeeze 2 limes directly over the mixture.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped cilantro and gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes to let flavors meld together.
- Serve chilled in clear glasses or small bowls for a refreshing presentation.
Notes
- Select fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this classic Mexican seafood dish.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching carefully and removing from boiling water as soon as they turn pink and curl slightly.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure each bite has a perfect balance of ingredients and consistent texture.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeno, tailoring the spiciness to your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg