Zesty Shrimp Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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2 pounds of shrimp, already cooked, peeled, and cleaned
→ Fresh Produce
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 cup tomatoes, chopped up
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1 jalapeño, without seeds and chopped finely
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1 cucumber, diced after peeling
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 avocados, cubed
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1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
→ Sauces & Seasonings
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1 cup of clam and tomato juice mix (like Clamato)
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon of hot sauce
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Salt and pepper to your taste
→ For Serving
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Tostadas or some tortilla chips
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Fresh cilantro sprigs for topping
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Lime slices to serve alongside
# Instructions:
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Mix the chopped onion and fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Leave it for 10 minutes. This makes the onions softer and less sharp in flavor.
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Take a big bowl and toss in shrimp, diced cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to season.
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Stir in the ketchup, clam-tomato juice, and hot sauce. Pour the lime-soaked onion mixture in too. Mix gently to combine everything.
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Right before you’re ready to eat, gently mix in the avocado cubes. Be careful not to make the avocado mushy.
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Cover the mix and chill for at least 1 hour in the fridge. Serve cold in bowls or tall glasses. Use lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish, and have chips or tostadas on the side.
# Notes:
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Locally called 'Coctel de Camarones' in Mexico, this dish is especially loved by people living along the coast.
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Make it ahead of time! Let the mix chill for at least an hour, but add the avocado just before eating so it stays fresh.
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Prefer more or less heat? Adjust the jalapeño and hot sauce amounts depending on how spicy you want it.