Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Fresh Produce
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
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1 cucumber, peeled and diced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 avocados, diced
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice
→ Sauces & Seasonings
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1 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail (Clamato)
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ For Serving
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Tortilla chips or tostadas
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Extra cilantro sprigs for garnish
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Lime wedges for serving
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and finely chopped onion. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the onions and mellow their flavor.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Pour in the tomato-clam juice cocktail, ketchup, and hot sauce. Add the lime-marinated onions with their juice. Stir everything together gently but thoroughly.
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Just before serving, carefully fold in the diced avocados to prevent them from becoming mushy.
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Cover and refrigerate the cocktail for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve cold in glasses or bowls, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Accompany with tortilla chips or tostadas on the side.
# Notes:
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This refreshing cocktail is known as 'Coctel de Camarones' in Mexico and is especially popular in coastal regions.
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For best flavor, make this cocktail at least 1 hour before serving, but add the avocados just before serving to keep them fresh.
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You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño and hot sauce according to your taste.