Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is more than just an appetizer. With meat shrimp, creamy avocado, vegetable and a flavorful tomato sauce (made with Salsa) , this could be more enjoyed as lunch or dinner. This recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo. Whole 30 friendly.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Ellie Hughes
12
10 minutes
10 minutes
Appetizer Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Easy to make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail that so yummy and healthy it screams refreshing! It is considered an elegant, chilled appetizer with plump shrimp, cucumber and avocado slices in a lightly spicy tomato based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 package Twisted Pepper Co. Salsa Seasoning (4+ Tbsp. to your desired taste)
- 2 Lbs. Jumbo Shrimp
- 1 Jalapeno, (seeded & finely chopped)
- 1 Cucumber, (chopped or sliced)
- 2 Avocados, (peeled, pitted, & sliced)
- ½ small white or yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 Limes, (juiced & Zest)
- 1 Orange (juiced & zest)
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can tomatoes (blended)
- ½ cup water
- Fresh Cilantro (about 2+ Tbsps. chopped)
Directions
Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp ( divined) and boil until shrimp curl into a loose 'C' shape and are cooked through. Time will vary depending on size of shrimp. Drain and transfer to ice or run under cool water.
In large bowl combine shrimp, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, cilantro and onion.
In separate bowl combine lime juice, orange juice, salsa seasoning, blended tomatoes and water. Pour into shrimp mixture and stir.
Chill for 1+ hour then serve.
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