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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Mexico, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing dish often enjoyed as an appetizer. It embodies the vibrant flavors of the country, combining fresh seafood with zesty ingredients. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with each region adding its own twist to this classic dish.

MXMXappetizer
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds shrimp
lemon pepper
salt
paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
spicy hot V8 juice
ketchup
Maggie sauce seasoning
2 medium limes
jalapeño
onion
cilantro
scallions
1 large avocado
tostadas
lettuce
Mexican sour cream
queso fresco
1

Boil or sauté shrimp with lemon pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder over medium-high to high heat.

2

Cool the sautéed shrimp.

3

Add 8 fluid ounces of spicy hot V8 juice to a bowl.

4

Add half a cup of ketchup to the bowl.

5

Add a tablespoon of Maggie sauce seasoning.

6

Juice 2 medium limes into the mixture, adjusting to taste.

7

Add half a teaspoon of salt, mixing well.

8

Add more ketchup to the mixture, totaling a full cup.

9

Add chopped jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and scallions to the mixture.

10

Cut half of a large avocado into chunks and add to the shrimp cocktail.

11

Serve the shrimp cocktail on store-bought tostadas, topping with lettuce, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco, and additional avocado.

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish
Local Name: coctel de camarón

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