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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Learn how to prepare Mexican Shrimp Cocktail at home. This is a delightful combination of shrimp, lemon juice, vegetables, and tomato sauce that is served cold. A gluten-free and low-fat recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb cocktail shrimp approx 750 gm
  • 1 cup of Ketchup
  • 2/3 cup lime juice 300 ml
  • 5 roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 1 avocado
  • Cilantro a large handful, chopped
  • 1 serrano chile finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Make the sauce.

  • Chop finely tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper and cilantro.
  • Mix the ketchup, salt, and lemon juice. Add the vegetables, stir well, cover, and place in the refrigerator.

Prepare the shrimp.

  • Pour water into a medium bowl, add a teaspoon of salt, stir and heat until boiling.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for about a minute. * Please do not overcook them because they will get tough. As soon as they shrink a bit, become rounder and take on more vibrant color, take them out of the water.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water immediately to stop cooking and pour over the prepared sauce.
  • Serve immediately with crackers and avocado slices. For a gluten-free option, serve with toast instead of crackers.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Amount per Serving
Calories
218
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
286
mg
95
%
Sodium
 
1638
mg
71
%
Potassium
 
563
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
708
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
 
188
mg
19
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Fish & Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
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Notes

If you are using raw shrimp, the cooking time will be a little longer; however, remember that shrimp cook very quickly and change from grayish to pale pink in seconds or minutes. In this case, about 3 minutes.
If you want it spicier, add another serrano pepper. If you want it a little less spicy, use a jalapeño pepper instead of the serrano pepper.
You can make a variation by adding finely chopped cucumber, celery, or jicama.