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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Zeigler PHOTO BY: carries

"I first tried something similar to this in San Antonio and could never find a recipe that really recaptured what I had there. I experimented and finally came up with this. Anyone who has tried it has begged for the recipe. Try it with tortilla chips!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 74 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Stir garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and horseradish. Season with salt. Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by IMVINTAGE
The flavor was good but like others, I felt it was too soupy. I used Bill's Seasoned Ketchup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by BONSAI64
Wonderful! I substituted ketchup and tomato clam juice for SPICY V8 juice and straight clam... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by lisalisa
Really good. My husband and I have enjoyed this recipe several times already this summer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Dgoodcookr
Excellent Party appetizer. I wouldn't change a thing. I served this to my husband and some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by LORIPRIT
I usually don't rate recipes, I just save my favorites. This recipe is so awesome thoguh, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by nicole26
This was absolutely awesome! I love shrimp and mexican, and had this cold shrimp avacado soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by robertb
I think Ms. Zeigler nailed this recipe. I've had this dish in Mexico and all over Texas and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by DollyPerl
Eat this for breakfast on Sunday mornings, it is the BEST cure for a hangover!! I omit the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by scookie
Made this recipe for an adult dinner party. Served in martini glasses. HUGH hit. Great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by kelli