Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Build bigger, better flavor faster by using quick-cooking pan-seared shrimp, dressed in a vibrant cocktail sauce, creamy avocado, and the perfect blend of crunchy vegetables.
Servings: 8
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ¾ cup diced avocado
- ¾ cup diced English cucumber, peeled
- ⅓ cup finely dice celery
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup finely diced jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
For the Shrimp (or Use Store-Bought, Cooked Shrimp):
- 1 pound 15/20 wild-caught shrimp
- ¼ cup canola or avocado oil, separated
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup Clamato juice
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
To Cook the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and transfer to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to coat.
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoon of oil to the heated pan, and allow to come to temperature. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 1-2 minute, turn and cook for 1 minute more (or until cooked through). Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Once the shrimp is cool enough to handle, chop into ½" pieces, and set aside.
For the Shrimp Cocktail:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Add the prepared vegetables, cilantro, and shrimp, and stir to combine. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill, 2-3 hours or up to overnight. See notes if chilling overnight.
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Notes
If you plan to make your Mexican shrimp cocktail a day in advance, reserve chopping the avocados and adding them in until just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 29.7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.7mg