Shrimp Cocktail Tomato Lime (Print Version)
Succulent shrimp in a tangy mix with fresh veggies, avocado, and herbs, perfect with crisp chips.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Base
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1 cup tomato juice
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
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1 avocado, diced
→ To Serve
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Tortilla chips or saltine crackers
# Steps:
01 -
If using raw shrimp, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and immediately cool in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato juice, fresh lime juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce if using, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
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Stir in white onion, cilantro, cucumber, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Gently fold the cooled shrimp into the chilled vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to fully infuse the flavors.
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Ladle mixture into chilled glasses or serving bowls. Top each portion with diced avocado and serve immediately with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
# Notes:
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Well-chilled mixtures deepen the flavor profile and preserve seafood texture.