Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Zesty (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy shrimp with zesty lime, tomato, and crisp veggies—perfect chilled starter or light meal for summer days.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked

→ Sauce Base

02 - 2 cups tomato juice
03 - 1/2 cup ketchup
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables and Herbs

09 - 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced and seeded
10 - 3/4 cup English cucumber, peeled and diced
11 - 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
12 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Garnish

14 - 1 ripe avocado, diced

→ Serving Sides

15 - Tortilla chips or saltine crackers, for serving

# Preparation Steps:

01 - If shrimp are uncooked, bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse under cool water, peel and devein if required, and pat dry thoroughly.
02 - In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is homogenous. Adjust lime and hot sauce to your taste.
03 - Gently fold in diced tomatoes, cucumber, white onion, jalapeños, and chopped cilantro. Mix to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to slightly marinate.
04 - Add cooled cooked shrimp to the bowl with vegetables and sauce. Mix delicately to coat shrimp without breaking them.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. This step enhances flavor integration and ensures proper chilling.
06 - Gently fold diced avocado into the cocktail immediately before serving to keep its color and texture optimal.
07 - Spoon cocktail into individual glasses or small bowls ensuring each serving has an even distribution of shrimp and vegetables. Accompany with tortilla chips or saltine crackers for scooping.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Chill the finished cocktail thoroughly for the brightest flavor and crisp vegetable texture.
02 - Add avocado just before serving to preserve its vibrant color.
03 - For a milder dish, substitute jalapeños with poblano or omit seeds.
04 - Roma or plum tomatoes maintain the best texture for this dish.

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