Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Fresh, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a classic seafood recipe that’s perfect for warm days, family gatherings, or when you want something light yet satisfying. Made with tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, citrus juices, and a savory tomato-based sauce, this dish is refreshing, protein-packed, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Unlike traditional shrimp cocktail, this Mexican-style version is more like a chilled seafood soup bright, tangy, and customizable to your spice level. Serve it with creamy avocado, crunchy tostadas, or saltine crackers for the ultimate experience.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick & Easy: Uses pre-cooked shrimp and simple chopping no complicated cooking required
Healthy & Nutritious: High in protein, low in fat, and loaded with fresh vegetables
Refreshing & Light: Perfect for summer meals, lunch, or appetizers
Budget-Friendly: Feeds a crowd with affordable ingredients
Customizable Heat: Adjust jalapeños and hot sauce to your taste
Great for Entertaining: Always a hit at parties, potlucks, and holidays
Ingredients:
2 lb shrimp, cooked and cooled
4 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups ketchup
2 cups Clamato juice
Juice of 1 orange
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
For Serving (Optional):
Avocados, sliced or diced
Saltine crackers
Tostadas
Directions:
If not already done, peel, devein, and cook the shrimp until just pink. Drain well and let them cool completely. Chop into bite-size pieces if desired.
Finely chop the Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Clamato juice, fresh orange juice, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Add the cooked shrimp and chopped vegetables to the sauce. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2–4 hours is even better). This allows the flavors to blend and intensify.
Spoon the chilled Mexican shrimp cocktail into bowls or glasses. Top with fresh avocado if desired.
Serve with tostadas, saltine crackers.
