15-Minute Mexican Shrimp Cocktail – A Zesty Fiesta in Every Bite
A zesty, bold, and refreshing shrimp cocktail with Mexican-inspired flavors, perfect as an easy party appetizer or chilled seafood starter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Clamato or tomato juice
- Dash of hot sauce (like Tapatío or Valentina)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Whisk together ketchup, lime juice, tomato juice, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and vegetable mixture, gently stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve chilled in cups or bowls, garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño and hot sauce to control spiciness.
- Best served fresh but can chill for up to 2 hours.
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or celery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg