Jim's Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Dive into a refreshing and flavor-packed experience with Jim's Mexican Shrimp Cocktail—a vibrant dish brimming with zesty, bold flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to coastal Mexico. Succulent shrimp are lightly poached and tossed in a tangy, spiced tomato and lime juice base, enhanced with Clamato for that signature hint of brininess. Crispy cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a touch of heat from minced jalapeño come together with fragrant cilantro and onion to create an irresistible medley of textures and tastes. Perfect as a chilled appetizer or a light meal, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and is best served with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or craving a seafood delight, this Mexican shrimp cocktail is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Tomato juice (preferably Clamato)
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (like Cholula or Tabasco)
• 0.5 cup White onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 small Jalapeño, finely minced
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 1 package Tortilla chips or saltine crackers

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are opaque. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cucumber, and diced Roma tomatoes to the bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Dice the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Gently mix until everything is well coated in the sauce.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator. Let the cocktail chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.

Step 7

Serve the Mexican shrimp cocktail in chilled glasses or bowls, garnished with additional cilantro if desired. Pair with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3130.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.2

Total Fat 85.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 6351.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 135.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.4mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 4827.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 42.6%