Mexican shrimp cocktail

🍤 Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp

  • Boil salted water.
  • Add shrimp, cook 2–3 minutes, until pink.
  • Drain, rinse cold, chop bite-sized.
  • Toss with lime juice, set aside.

2. Mix the Sauce

In a large bowl:

  • Tomato juice
  • Ketchup
  • Hot sauce
  • Lime juice
  • Worcestershire
  • Salt & pepper

Taste and adjust sweetness/acidity/spice.

3. Add Veggies

Stir in:

  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Cucumber
  • Jalapeño
  • Cilantro

4. Add Shrimp + Avocado

  • Gently fold in shrimp.
  • Add avocado last to avoid mashing.

5. Chill (optional)

  • Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for better flavor.

🌶️ Optional Add-ins

  • Clam juice or V8 instead of tomato juice
  • Tajín sprinkled on top
  • Extra hot sauce for serving

🍽️ How to Serve

  • Serve in big glasses or bowls
  • With saltine crackers, tortilla chips, tostadas
  • Extra lime wedges

😍 Tips for Best Flavor

  • Use just-cooked shrimp, not frozen mushy shrimp
  • Don’t skip lime & cilantro — key flavor
  • Chill before serving for best taste

🧂 Quick Variation: “Lazy” Method

Buy:

  • Cooked shrimp
  • Pico de gallo

Mix with:

  • Clamato
  • Ketchup
  • Lime
  • Hot sauce
  • Avocado

DONE!


If you want, I can give you a spicy version, a low-calorie version, or a viral TikTok-style version with chamoy & Tajín.

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