Mexican Shrimp Cocktail / Coctel de Camarones

January 28, 2017

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This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a perfect summer (or winter) treat packed with juicy shrimps, avocado, and an undeniably tasty broth. It’s a versatile treat that can be served up as an appetizer or a main entrée. It might just even make the perfect Super Bowl treat! And the MVP trophy goes to….

To Cook Shrimp:
1 lb large uncooked, unpeeled Shrimp
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 Lemon
½ Onion
½ tbsp of Salt

Cocktail Broth:
1/3 cup Ketchup
24 ounces of Clamato Original Tomato Cocktail
2 tsp Valentina Hot Sauce (could use Tapatio or Cholula as well)
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
½ large Cucumber, chopped
½ White Onion, chopped
1 Serrano Pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bunch Cilantro (reserve some for garnishing)
Juice of 2 Limes
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

Garnish with:
1 Avocado, diced
Radishes, sliced

Serve with:
Saltines and/or Tortilla Chips

Fill a pot ¾ full with water. Add bay leaf, juice from half of a lemon, the squeezed lemon half, ½ onion, and salt. Bring pot of water to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes....
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Nutritions

Calories
688

Sodium
1881mg
78% DV

Fat
48g
74% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV