MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

This recipe for Mexican shrimp cocktail (coctel de camarones) is fresh shrimp tossed in a homemade sauce with red onion, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno. It's a light and refreshing appetizer that's perfect for any party!

 Course Appetizer

 Cuisine Mexican

 Keyword coctel de camarones, mexican shrimp cocktail

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 1 minute

 Total Time 10 minutes

 Servings 4 servings

 Calories 122 kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

·      1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp

·      1 cup avocado diced

·      1/3 cup red onion very thinly sliced

·      1 jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, then finely diced

·      1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped

·      1/4 cup lime juice

·      3/4 cup tomato sauce

·      1/2 cup ketchup

·      2 tablespoons orange juice

·      salt and pepper to taste

·      For garnish: lime wedges

Instructions

1.    Place the shrimp, avocado, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a large bowl.

2.    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tomato sauce, ketchup, orange juice, salt and pepper.

3.    Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Serve, garnished with lime wedges if desired. 

Recipe Notes

Make ahead directions: Follow the recipe as directed, but omit the avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Stir in the avocado right before serving.

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