Description
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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large Cooked Shrimp Peeled, Deveined And Tails Removed
- ¼ cups Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped
- ½ cups Celery, Chopped
- ½ cups 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)
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- ½ cups Ketchup
- ½ cups Salsa Style Tomatoes (see Notes)
- 2 Tablespoons Mexican Hot Sauce (such As Cholula)
- ¼ cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves
Preparation
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 ketchup, salsa style tomatoes and Mexican hot sauce. Gently stir the sauce and cut cilantro into the shrimp. Chill for about 1 hour.
Note: 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.
