Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mexican shrimp cocktail bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 avocado, diced
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce, stirring until well blended.
- Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces, add to the bowl with diced vegetables, and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with avocado and additional cilantro before serving with tortilla chips, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more hot sauce or diced jalapeños. Substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
