Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican-style shrimp cocktail loaded with crunchy cucumber, celery, red onions, creamy avocados, cilantro, shrimp, and lots of zesty flavors. Serve with a big bowl of baked tortillas chips for healthy, and zesty holiday entertaining!!

All of these flavors complement each other so well that I decided to change few traditional ingredients in classic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Yes, this not that same same old shrimp cocktail recipe! This shrimp cocktail is kinda like fresh zesty salsa, bloody merry, and shrimp served in same bowl! drooling!! Isn't it?

Oh, and for you and you only, I have included all the variations. Don't worry if can't find bloody mary or have vegetarian guests, I got you all covered. Just ,read the institutions carefully! Thank you for listening. :)

Holiday entertaining can be messy and I admit time and again that I'm always messy in the kitchen. :) You know! When you want to bring bold flavors in every thing you cook and are enthusiastic to serve a lots of homemade treats to you friends..... kitchen has to get messy! Isn't it?

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail loaded with fresh avocado cucumber tomatoes shrimp and zesty bloody mary sauce | chefdehome.com

In my family, everyone is so so passionate about cooking that it shows in our kitchen. lol! You know what I mean..... we all are messy-sassy cooks ;-)

Often I will answer the door bell with hairs covered in flour..... One of my friend often says: "This shows you have been cooking all day and not paying takeout bills. haha". I'm like: "thank you! Someone thinks this food is homemade!"

My family's cooking mantra? Put on apron, get busy in the kitchen, no worry if it gets messy.... just cook so awesome food that your guests have best time ever!

PS: For the record, if Vishal tries to help me in the kitchen it gets even messier. lol!

But why worry when you have tools to clean the kitchen mess in no time?! For cleanup post-party and even when cooking all day, one tool I rely on is my Delta Kitchen Faucet.

Gosh! I love it! I mean..... seriously!

Once I'm in the kitchen, ready to cook..... I set the Delta Faucet on to lukewarm water. Then, every step of the way, I'm on my kitchen sink... just touch the faucet, wash, touch again! Voila! Mess-free cleanup every-time. Amazingly, this way I also avoid so much water wastage.

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Shrimp and seafood with zesty flavors is often in demand my family parties. Whether it is Oysters with Cocktail Sauce or Mexican-style cocktail, a zesty seafood appetizer is must! What else do you expect from a Mexican-food-fanatic and bold-flavor fan host? haan haan? Few shots of bloody mary dunk shrimp, what else!! lol!! ;-)

Shrimp Cocktail served with Baked Tortilla Chips for Easy and Healthy Holiday Entertaining | chefdehome.com

Gosh! Can you resit this gorgeous Shrimp Cocktail served with crispy baked tortilla chips? Look at me! Not just bold flavors, I'm even taking care of your holiday calorie-intake.

So, let's get mess, cook scrumptious and bold flavors and enjoy holiday season 2015!

Easy Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Perfect for Holiday Entertaining | chefdehome.com

Don't forget to share your favorite Holiday Appetizer?!

Enjoy! -Savita

This is a sponsored by Delta Faucet. All opinions are mine alone.

Pairing Ideas:

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Total Time: Prep Time: Cook Time: Cuisine: Mexican () Difficulty: Easy
Yields: 4-6 Shrimp Cocktails - Serves: 4
(No. of servings depends on serving size.)

Ingredients

Shrimp Cocktail
For Serving
Prepare Shrimp for Shrimp Cocktail
Baked Tortilla Chips
Smart Swap: Love Shrimp? Use Jumbo Shrimp instead of regular!

Directions

  • 1. Prepare Shrimp - Fill a deep pot with 3 quarts of water, then add bay leaves, salt, and lemon slices. Bring to a boil and then simmer 5-8 minutes. Increase heat, add shrimp then boil for about 1.5 minutes or until shrimp is bright pink (no raw spots). Remove with slotted spoon and set aside to cool completely. Additional Notes: For fast cooling refrigerate after cooking.
  • Step for Recipe - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 2. In bowl, add all diced veggies except avocado with half of the cilantro.
  • Step for Recipe - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 3. Add bloody mary mix, clam juice, lemon juice, and cooked shrimp. salt (and some cracked black pepper, if like) to taste. Toss gently to mix everything. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Step for Recipe - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 4. Just before serving, add diced avocado, and remaining cilantro. Taste and adjust salt. Scoop into serving glasses, top with tortilla chips and some lemon wedges. Serve and enjoy!
  • Step for Recipe - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 5. (optional) For Baked Chips, preheat oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. slice 2-3 large tortillas into triangle wedges. Spray with cooking oil spray and sprinkle with some salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until chips are lite brown and crispy.
Savita's Notes:

Variations and Swaps

Can't find Bloody Mary juice? Use 2 cup tomato juice such as V8, 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1-2 tsp hot sauce (more or less per taste), and 2 tablespoon lime juice.

Can't find Claim Juice? Use half bloody Mary and half Clamata Juice. Clamata juice is mix of claim juice and tomato juice.

Vegan Mexican Cocktail? If want to serve vegetarian/vegan guests, just skip shrimp and claim juice.

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4 Responses

  1. Your recipes and substitutes are the best!
    Thank you!
  2. Wow!! A delicious cocktail for enjoying holidays
    thanks, Antonet! Isn't it a perfect crowd pleaser?! :)