MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Cóctel de Camarónes is a delectable cornucopia of shrimp, onions, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapenos in a slightly spicy tomato dressing. The end result is nothing short of a flavor blast for your senses. A mouthwatering experience from the sweet smell of the cilantro and Mexican hot sauce to the taste of the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber.

Provided by Beth Pierce @smalltownwoman

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound(s) large cooked shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
1/4 cup(s) sweet onion finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) celery chopped
1/2 english cucumber diced
1 large meaty tomato diced (like a beefsteak)
2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted and diced
1 jalapeno seeded, membranes removed and minced
2 limes (more if you want lime for garnish)
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
DRESSING
1/2 cup(s) ketchup
1/2 cup(s) salsa style tomatoes (see notes)
2 tablespoon(s) mexican hot sauce (such as cholula)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine shrimp, onion, celery, cucumber, tomato, avocado and jalapeno. Squeeze lime juice over the top and stir gently to coat.
  • In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, salsa style tomatoes and Mexican hot sauce. Gently stir the sauce and cut cilantro into the shrimp. Chill for about one hour.
  • NOTES There are several brands of salsa style tomatoes available at most grocery stores in the canned tomato section. Walmart has a really tasty one called Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa.

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