Spicy Mexican Shrimp Delight

🌮✨ Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with this delectable Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail recipe, a tantalizing dish that effortlessly combines the freshness of seafood with zesty and spicy ingredients. Whether you’re aiming for a quick and satisfying meal or planning a delightful appetizer for a gathering, this recipe is your passport to a taste fiesta! 🦐🍅🥑

Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Servings: 6

Calories per Serving: 123.3

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) from 5 reviews

Recipe Category: Mexican 🇲🇽

Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 60 Mins ⏱️

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 2/3 cup onions, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded

Instructions:

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, bring water, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a boil. Allow it to simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup.

2. Add the large shrimp to the simmering liquid. Cover and let it simmer for 3 minutes, ensuring not to overcook the shrimp. Promptly remove the shrimp from the liquid using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl of iced water to halt the cooking process.

3. Continue simmering the liquid until it further reduces to 2 tablespoons. Allow it to cool.

4. In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine the reduced liquid, shrimp, and all the remaining ingredients—avocado, jalapeno chiles, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cilantro, and olive oil. Give it a good mix.

5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the flavorful mixture for at least 1 hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their flavors.

6. Just before serving, place 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce on each of the 6 serving dishes, creating a crisp bed for the shrimp cocktail.

7. Divide the marinated shrimp mixture among the dishes, ensuring each serving is a delightful medley of colors and textures.

8. Garnish the dish with lemon wedges, adding a citrusy kick that perfectly complements the seafood ensemble.

🌶️🍤🥑 Enjoy your Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail! 🎉 This dish is not only a visual delight but also a symphony of tastes, with the succulence of shrimp, creaminess of avocado, and the perfect blend of spices. Ideal for those seeking a low protein and low cholesterol option, it’s a culinary journey that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine in every mouthful. Serve it as an appetizer or a light meal, and watch it disappear as everyone falls in love with the explosion of flavors! 🇲🇽✨