Tejano Style Shrimp Cocktail
There are so many recipes and drinks to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with but I always find myself gravitating towards simple and classic recipes that pack a tasty punch. This year we decided to stay away from the blackened fish tacos we usually make and instead go with a spicy avocado and shrimp cocktail that’s amazing! It can be served up in individual servings with crackers or in large quantities and poured over rice with a side of tostone. The secret is in the mouthwatering sauce that is pretty simple to make with three ingredients; ketchup, Valentina sauce (we used the black extra spicy one) and Clamato. Add a cold corona, some lime and you’re good to go! What do you plan on serving for Cinco de Mayo?
Tejano Style Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients:
3 small fresh tomatoes
2 jalapenos
2 small cans of clamato **add more if you want it soupier
3 tablespoons of Valentina hot sauce
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
3 small avocado
2 tablespoons of ketchup
1 small onion
2 limes
1 pound of cooked shrimp
Directions:
Chop and dice the three tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro. Stir in clamato and ketchup. Squeeze desired amount of lime juice over mixture. Serve in individual cups with crackers or pour over rice. **This shrimp cocktail is chunky and will have a slightly soupy consistency.
I totally love that you have some hot sauce in there. This looks great!
I don’t like shrimp, but this would be great for entertaining!
Oh yum! This sounds perfect and refreshing for any day! I’m bookmarking this recipe! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
This looks like the perfect appetizer! I love me some shrimp
This looks so delicious – perfect for a picnic. I want to make it right now!
I don’t know how to say “Get in my mouth, Shrimp!” in Spanish, but I need to figure it out. This looks incredible.
lol here ya go 🙂 Ponte en mi boca,camarón
I can’t even tell you how awesome this sounds! I love how it is like classic shrimp cocktail with a twist!
That looks so goooood! I am not sure what we will be having for Cinco de Mayo. We are pushed for time because of soccer, so we may have to celebrate at some other time.
Oh yum. I love a shrimp cocktail of any kind – but I bet this has a kick to it! And avocados I can eat like apples LOL this sounds amazing.
This looks like a refreshing dish perfect for those hot summer days when you just can’t imagine using the stove.
That’s perfect for all the summer cookouts that I have planned over the next few months. I am sure it would be a HUGE hit!