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MEXICAN-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail image

Here's a tasty twist on a classic starter. This dish combines deliciously diverse Mexican flavors, from fresh cilantro to authentic hot sauce. The textural contrast of crunchy jicama and creamy avocado makes this a uniquely tasty cocktail sauce for any poached seafood.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup ketchup
1 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice, plus 2 tbsp
1 tablespoon hot sauce, preferably Mexican (add more to taste)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
1/2 medium white onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup jícama and/or cucumber, diced and peeled
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
Several lime slices for garnish
Tostadas, chips or saltine crackers for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 1 quart (1L) of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and let the water return to a simmer and poach for an additional minute or two. Scoop the shrimp out and place onto a rimmed baking sheet and chill 30 minutes. The shrimp can be made a day in advance and chilled until ready to serve.
  • For the sauce, stir together the ketchup, lime juice, the Mexican hot sauce, olive oil and cilantro in a large bowl. This step can be completed a day in advance, stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • In a small strainer, rinse the onion under cold water, then shake off the excess liquid, and add to the sauce. Peel, dice and add the jicama; dice and add the cucumber. Stir in the chilled shrimp and the avocado right before serving.
  • Garnish with lime and serve with tostadas, chips, or saltine crackers.

MEXICAN-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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You can pretty much get Mexican food like tacos and burritos in just about any corner of the country these days. However, Mexican Shrimp Cocktails don't seem to have caught on elsewhere as they have in the Bay Area. Here's my version--you can adapt your own recipe using the listed ingredients and amounts as a rough guide.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup clam juice
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ¼ cups peeled, seeded, diced ripe tomatoes
1 cup diced English cucumber
½ cup diced celery
½ cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons seeded and diced jalapeno peppers
½ cup ketchup
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Mexican-style hot sauce, to taste
1 large Hass avocado, cubed

Steps:

  • Place clam juice and oregano in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir just until shrimp turn pink and are not quite cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Reserve liquid. Let shrimp cool to room temperature.
  • Place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, red onion, and jalapenos is a mixing bowl. Add ketchup, cooking liquid from the shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, and hot sauce. Gently mix until ingredients are well blended.
  • Chop shrimp into bite-size pieces, leaving a few whole for garnishes. Stir chopped pieces into the vegetable mixture. Wrap mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Place reserved shrimp in a bowl; wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate shrimp cocktail and reserved shrimp until thoroughly chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • If mixture seems a bit thick, add a little tomato juice or pickle juice. Stir in avocado cubes. Serve, if possible, in clear glass bowls. Top with reserved whole shrimp and some cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 174.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 11 g

CLASSIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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Make and share this Classic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dirty Bird

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lbs large shrimp (cooked, peeled, and tails removed)
46 ounces v- 8 spicy vegetable juice (1 bottle)
16 ounces Clamato juice
20 key limes, juice of, mexican
12 ounces orange soda
4 large tomatoes (diced)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 bunch green onion (chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 cucumber (peeled, de-seeded, and diced)
6 radishes (chopped)
4 fresh serrano chilies, diced or 4 jalapenos
2 bunches fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning or 1 tablespoon celery salt
3 avocados (garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except avocado) in large pot, stir well. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Serve in glass bowls. Garnish with diced avocado.

MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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It's up to you how to enjoy this cocktail-eat it with a spoon as a chilled soup, or use tortilla chips or crackers for scooping. -Erin Moreno, Arcadia, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bottle (12-1/2 ounces) mandarin natural flavor soda
1-1/2 cups Clamato juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup ketchup
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (100-150 per pound)
2 avocados, finely chopped
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in soda, Clamato juice, lime juice and ketchup. Add shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., Just before serving, add avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ENSENADA SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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Tomatoes, peppers, onions and cilantro replace traditional cocktail sauce in this lively Southwestern makeover of the popular appetizer. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon key lime juice or lime juice
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, peppers, onions and cilantro. Combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice and seasoning; drizzle over shrimp mixture and toss to coat., Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Using a slotted spoon, place shrimp mixture in cocktail glasses, about 1/2 cup in each. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large shell-on shrimp, white wine, water, garlic, lemons, kosher salt, cocktail sauce

Provided by Codii Lopez

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb large shell-on shrimp
1 bottle white wine
2 cups water
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 lemons, halved crosswise, plus wedges, for serving
kosher salt, to taste
cocktail sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Use a paring knife to make a slit down the back of a shrimp to expose the vein. Use the tip of the knife to get under the vein and pull the vein out. Remove the rest of the shell, leaving the tail on. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, combine the white wine, water, garlic, halved lemons, and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until pink and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve the shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

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