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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with garden-fresh vegetables and zesty lime juice, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 12 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients by washing and dicing the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine in a large mixing bowl the cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.
  3. Add fresh lime juice over the mixture, letting its citrusy aroma envelop your kitchen.
  4. Spice it up by tossing in minced jalapeños according to your heat level.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, gently stirring to ensure everything is perfectly seasoned.
  6. Chill your bowl covered in the refrigerator for about an hour to meld the flavors.
  7. Serve the chilled cocktail in a serving bowl alongside crispy tortilla chips.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill before serving for enhanced freshness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg