Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 142 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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Lawler67

Jan 14, 2017

Authentic and fresh tasting. My husband has a critical palate for Mexican food and he gave this shrimp cocktail recipe a thumbs up.