Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large shrimp (1/2 lb); 2 plum tomatoes, finely diced; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 California avocado; Garnish: lime wedges

Servings: persons

12 large shrimp (1/2 lb)
2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 California avocado
Garnish: lime wedges

1
Cook shrimp in boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
2
Drain, cool, and then shell, leaving tail shells attached if desired.
3
Chill until cold, at least 15 minutes.
4
Stir together tomatoes, scallion, garlic, lemon and lime juices, salt, and pepper.
5
Just before serving, finely dice avocado and stir into tomato salsa.
6
Spoon salsa into 4 serving dishes and arrange shrimp and lime on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large shrimp (1/2 lb), 2 plum tomatoes, finely diced, 1 scallion, thinly sliced, 1 small garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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