Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Zesty (Ready-to-Print Version)

Chilled shrimp, fresh veggies, avocado and zesty tomato-lime sauce make this a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked

→ Produce

02 - 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, seeds removed
03 - 3/4 cup diced cucumber, peeled
04 - 1/2 cup diced white onion
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 to 2 medium jalapeños, deseeded and finely diced
07 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
08 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

→ Liquids & Sauces

09 - 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
10 - 1/3 cup ketchup
11 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Seasonings

13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Accompaniments

15 - Tortilla chips or saltine crackers for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Fold in chopped tomato, cucumber, white onion, cilantro, and diced jalapeños. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the vegetables to remain crisp.
04 - Add cooked, cooled shrimp to the bowl. Gently stir to distribute evenly without breaking up the shrimp.
05 - Cover with plastic wrap or a tight lid. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors intensify. For best results, chill up to 2 hours.
06 - Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to preserve its color and texture.
07 - Spoon the shrimp cocktail into individual glasses or small bowls, ensuring a generous mix of shrimp and vegetables in each. Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Chill the entire mixture thoroughly before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
02 - Prepare all vegetables in advance and wait to add avocado just before serving to keep it vibrant.
03 - This dish is naturally gluten-free if corn tortilla chips are used as an accompaniment.

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