Zesty Shrimp Cocktail Ultimate Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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450 g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables and Fresh Herbs
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1 small white onion, finely diced
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1 cucumber, diced
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2 medium tomatoes, diced
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2 jalapenos, seeds removed and finely chopped
06 -
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
07 -
1 large avocado, diced
→ Sauce Components
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400 ml tomato juice
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60 ml fresh lime juice
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120 ml ketchup
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve
15 -
Tortilla chips or saltine crackers
# Instructions:
01 -
If starting with raw shrimp, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer promptly to ice water to chill, then drain thoroughly.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato juice, fresh lime juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 -
Add finely diced onion, chopped cilantro, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and chopped jalapenos to the sauce. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
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Add cooked chilled shrimp to the bowl and gently fold to combine, ensuring all shrimp are coated with the mixture.
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Cover the bowl and allow the shrimp cocktail to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to maximize flavor.
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Just before serving, gently add diced avocado. Serve cold with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the shrimp and sauce components are thoroughly chilled before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
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Dice all vegetables into even pieces to ensure balanced flavor in each bite.
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Adjust the level of hot sauce and jalapenos to suit your preferred spice intensity.
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Try substituting a portion of lime juice with blood orange juice for a winter variation, or parsley in place of cilantro if desired.
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For a heartier texture, increase avocado quantity to create a salsa-style serving.