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Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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PREP TIME
35 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Mexican
Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/4 cups peeled, seeded, diced ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons seeded and diced jalapeno peppers
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1 dash Mexican-style hot sauce
  • 1 large Hass avocado, cubed
Instructions
1
Heat the clam juice and oregano in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Introduce the shrimp into the mixture and stir constantly just until they change color, approximately 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and allow them to cool down completely. Set aside the cooking liquid for later use.
2
Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, onion, and jalapeños in a large mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate the reserved cooking liquid, ketchup, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and hot sauce until the ingredients are well blended.
3
Prepare a small bowl with four whole shrimp covered with plastic wrap. Chop the remaining shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add them to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine. Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, typically 2-3 hours.
4
Once you're ready to serve, stir the avocado into the shrimp cocktail. Divide the mixture evenly among four glass bowls and top each bowl with a chilled whole shrimp, finishing it off with some cilantro for garnish.