Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes. -
Make the Dressing:
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ketchup, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. -
Toss the Cocktail:
Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. -
Serve and Garnish:
Serve the shrimp cocktail chilled, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add more hot sauce or a finely chopped jalapeño for extra heat.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in a tablespoon or two of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy variation.
- Avocado-Free: If you’re not a fan of avocado, leave it out and use extra cucumber or tomatoes for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Seafood
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
