Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

By: Sarah Zeigler 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (208)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 295mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by jessitlv   view full review
I adjusted this recipe to use 6 pounds of shrimp for a crowd. I bought cooked, peeled small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by Bonsai   view full review
Wonderful! I substituted ketchup and tomato clam juice for SPICY V8 juice and straight clam...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by robertb   view full review
I think Ms. Zeigler nailed this recipe. I've had this dish in Mexico and all over Texas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by E   view full review
This was really good...although I did make a few additions. I added cucumber and a whole lot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
The flavor was good but like others, I felt it was too soupy. I used Bill's Seasoned Ketchup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by LORIPRIT   view full review
I usually don't rate recipes, I just save my favorites. This recipe is so awesome thoguh, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by DollyPerl   view full review
Eat this for breakfast on Sunday mornings, it is the BEST cure for a hangover!! I omit the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Dgoodcookr   view full review
Excellent Party appetizer. I wouldn't change a thing. I served this to my husband and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by lisalisa   view full review
Really good. My husband and I have enjoyed this recipe several times already this summer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by nicole26   view full review
This was absolutely awesome! I love shrimp and mexican, and had this cold shrimp avacado soup...

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