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Tejano Style Shrimp Cocktail

SUBMITTED BY: Rey Garza  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"For those of you unable to make it to south Texas, A shrimp cocktail made Tex Mex style to include cilantro and chile serrano for that authentic flavor that will blow your tastebuds away, without leaving your home! Serve with saltine crackers."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 16 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, chilled
  • 1/2 large cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 large tomato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 8 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ounce fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 lime

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, tomato, green onion, cilantro, and serrano pepper. Stir in tomato sauce, and vinegar. Squeeze lime juice over mixture.

FOOTNOTE

  • This shrimp cocktail will have a chunky, slightly soupy consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2003 by Laura Retta 
My family really enjoyed this recipe. I also added 1/2 an avocado to the mix. The only thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 3, 2005 by PMSALAS 
this is a great tasting cocktail....brought it to a family party went to go have some seconds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 20, 2004 by EdsGirl 
This is a very good summer appetizer, refreshing and cool. It's a nice switch from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2004 by EMIHOKUMEN 
It was a little bland, add another pepper or add spice to it, otherwise, it was great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2003 by KWARREN 
Very good and very easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2009 by Jenn 
This was pretty good but it was missing something so I added cayenne pepper to my liking and 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 12, 2008 by BP3 
Highly recommended and will make again - especially good if you're following Weight Watcher's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2005 by NANCIG 
Nice and spicy, go great with margaritas; serves with tortilla chips. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 6, 2008 by Traci B's Kitchen 
Very good recipe!.. I liked the flavor of the sauce. I used celery instead of cucumber... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2009 by MOLLE888 
Amazing! I looove this recipe. I didn't change one single thing about it and it turned out... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tejano Style Shrimp Cocktail

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 76

  • Total Fat: 0.8g
  • Cholesterol: 111mg
  • Sodium: 279mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 12.9g

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