The Other "Shrimp Cocktail" Recipe

Name: The Other "Shrimp Cocktail"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones; 2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or 2 bottles V8 vegetable juice; 2 cucumbers, cut and dice into 1 inch squares; 1 1/2 large hot house tomatoes, cut and diced into 1 inch squares; 2 avocados, cut and diced into 1 inch cubes; 1 bunch celery, cut and diced into 1 inch squares; 1/2 white onion, cut and diced into small tidbits; 1/2 bunch cilantro, cut and diced (including stems); 1/4 cup ketchup; 5 lemons; 5 limes; 1 bottle of tapatio hot sauce (to add as you like some spiciness) (optional); 1 box saltine crackers; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more or less according to personal taste); 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones
2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or 2 bottles V8 vegetable juice
2 cucumbers, cut and dice into 1 inch squares
1 1/2 large hot house tomatoes, cut and diced into 1 inch squares
2 avocados, cut and diced into 1 inch cubes
1 bunch celery, cut and diced into 1 inch squares
1/2 white onion, cut and diced into small tidbits
1/2 bunch cilantro, cut and diced (including stems)
1/4 cup ketchup
5 lemons
5 limes
1 bottle of tapatio hot sauce (to add as you like some spiciness) (optional)
1 box saltine crackers
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more or less according to personal taste)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)

1
First, cook shrimp or seafood, then rinse and refrigerate until nice and cool.
2
Then dice all of your veggies (make sure they are nice and cold too). Mix all the veggies together in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper at that time and chile sauce. Cut 2 1/2 of the lemons and limes, add to mixture. Add once all veggies and seasonings are all mixed. Add the shimp and mix and then add the clamato juice cocktail, then cool for an hour.
3
Serve in a big ice cream sundae glass or something similar
4
Pour mixture into glasses and sprinkle a little bit of cilantro in it and add a lemon or lime wedge for decoration.
5
Cut the rest of the lemons and limes into wedges. Put in nice plate in center and crackers as well and enjoy!
6
This is delicious guys is a must try if you like seafood and are tired of the same old nasty cocktail sauce and shrimp that is bland. This is a real kicker.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones, 2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or 2 bottles V8 vegetable juice, 2 cucumbers, cut and dice into 1 inch squares, 1 1/2 large hot house tomatoes, cut and diced into 1 inch squares, and more.

Yes, The Other "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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Other "Shrimp Cocktail"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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