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Mexican Shrimp cocktail

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Shrimp Broth:

  • 2 pounds of deveined shrimp
  • 3.5 cups of water
  • 1 celery stick
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 white onion

Ingredients for the cocktail:

  • 3.5 cups shrimp broth
  • 2 pounds shrimp cut into chucks
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 pinches of pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 avocado cut into small squares
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions
 

How to Make Shrimp Broth:

  • To begin, you'll need shrimp. I recommend using 2 pounds of frozen clean shrimp but you can do it with fresh shrimp just deveined before cooking. 
  • First, let it thaw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. For 2 pounds of shrimp, add 3 ½ cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add 1 celery stick, ¼ of an onion, 2 garlic cloves, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Add the shrimp and let the shrimp cooks for about 4 minutes.
  • Once the shrimp turn pink and white (if using raw shrimp), you'll know they're ready. Even if using cooked shrimp, this step adds incredible flavor to the broth
  • Allow the mixture to cool, then strain the shrimp and veggies from the broth.
  • Tip. If you have the shrimp skin add it to the boiling broth it brings some extra flavor!

How to Make Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail:

  • In a large bowl mix ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
  • Add the shrimp, cucumber, chopped serrano peppers or jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tomato, and red onion to the sauce. This mix is pretty much a pico de gallo with fresh chopped cucumber. Mix thoroughly.
  • I recommend adding the avocado at the end to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Chill in the fridge and serve cold. It pairs perfectly with crackers and a cold beer!
  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in room temperature water for 5 minutes, changing the water as needed until fully thawed. Before cooking, ensure the shrimp are completely thawed.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Shrimp cocktail
Serving Size
 
300 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
293
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
243
mg
81
%
Sodium
 
3027
mg
132
%
Potassium
 
907
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
840
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
136
mg
14
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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