Mexican Cocktail Appetizer

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Cocktail Appetizer, a perfect fusion of zesty flavors and hearty textures. Juicy shrimp are quickly poached to perfection and tossed in a tangy-sweet blend of tomato juice, fresh lime, clam juice, and a hint of spicy hot sauce, creating a cocktail base that bursts with Mexican-inspired flair. Complemented by colorful add-ins like creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, diced Roma tomatoes, and a bright kick of jalapeño, every bite delivers a tantalizing mix of textures and tastes. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish is chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully and served alongside crispy tortilla chips, making it the ideal starter for parties, summer gatherings, or as a light, refreshing snack. Ready in just 25 minutes, this appetizer is the perfect way to impress your guests with bold, fresh flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined, medium size)
• 2 cups Tomato juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
• 1 cup Clam juice
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (e.g., Cholula or Tabasco)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 1 Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 Avocado (diced)
• 1 cup Cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 0.5 tsp Cracked black pepper
• 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine tomato juice, fresh lime juice, clam juice, ketchup, hot sauce, olive oil, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well to create the cocktail base.

Step 3

Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces (reserve a few whole shrimp for garnishing, if desired) and add them to the bowl of cocktail base.

Step 4

Stir in the red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cucumber, Roma tomatoes, and diced avocado. Fold gently to ensure the avocado doesn’t mash.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cocktail for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or hot sauce if needed.

Step 7

Serve the Mexican Cocktail Appetizer chilled in small glasses or bowls, garnished with a sprig of cilantro and a whole shrimp if reserved. Accompany with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2286.7 grams (2286.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2164

Total Fat 90.40g	116%
Saturated Fat 13.10g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 869mg	290%
Sodium 6930mg	301%
Total Carbohydrate 228.80g	83%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 47.20g
Protein 138.60g	277%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 551mg	42%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 4576mg	97%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 40.1%