Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ⅓ cup lime juice; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 dash pepper; 24 shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined; 1 avocado, peeled and chopped; 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped; ¼ cup tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped (orange or yellow work fine, too); 2 tablespoons carrots, finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, snipped; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups lettuce, finely shredded; 1 lemons or 1 lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 cup water
⅓ cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
24 shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped (orange or yellow work fine, too)
2 tablespoons carrots, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, snipped
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups lettuce, finely shredded
1 lemons or 1 lime wedge

1
Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat.
2
Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.
3
Add shrimp.
4
Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.
5
Immediately remove shrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.
6
Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.
7
Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaining ingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plastic bowl.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
9
Just before serving place 1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.
10
Divide shrimp mixture among dishes.
11
Garnish with lemon wedges.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, ⅓ cup lime juice, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style 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 Style Shrimp Cocktail

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