Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Cold, zesty, and loaded with tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, lime, and that classic Mexican style cocktail flavor.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Special Equipment: Large bowl

Ingredients

• 3 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Water, enough for boiling

• Salt

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 small onion, cut into large chunks

• 1½ red onions, diced

• 8 to 10 Roma tomatoes, diced

• 1½ bunches cilantro, chopped

• 2 to 3 jalapeños or serrano peppers, finely diced

• Juice of 5 to 6 limes

• 1½ cups Orange Fanta

• 1 cup ketchup

• 2 cups Clamato

• Maggi seasoning, to taste

• Tabasco sauce, to taste

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 2 avocados, diced, optional

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the garlic and onion and boil for 5 minutes.

2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain immediately and transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, drain well.

3. Combine the shrimp, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños or serranos in a large bowl.

4. Add the lime juice, Orange Fanta, ketchup, Clamato, Maggi, Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

6. Gently fold in the avocado just before serving, if using. Serve cold with tostadas, saltine crackers, or tortilla chips.