Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Two clear glasses with Mexican shrimp cocktail on a wooden board. A lime half and avocado half are next to the glasses.

Anne Danahy, RD

A flavor-packed summer appetizer that also doubles as a light, healthy dinner for two

5 from 3 votes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Ingredients

1 large ear corn on the cob
1 cup chilled vegetable juice low sodium if desired
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1/2 cup ketchup with no high fructose corn syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
1 pound chilled cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound) peeled, deveined, tails removed
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 English cucumber
1 medium yellow or orange sweet pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 medium avocado

Instructions

Heat the grill and spray the grill grate. Grill the corn for about 5 minutes, rotating it every few minutes to develop char marks on all sides. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.
When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off. Place them in a small bowl and refrigerate them while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Combine the vegetable juice, ketchup, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl or large measuring cup. Stir well to combine. Set this aside.
Prepare your ingredients. Cut the shrimp into thirds lengthwise. Mince the onion. Dice the cucumber and sweet pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, cucumber, sweet peppers, corn, and cilantro. Pour the vegetable sauce mixture over everything and mix well to combine..
Cut the avocado into dice-sized pieces and add it to the shrimp cocktail mixture. Gently fold it in.
Serve in small bowls or martini glasses with chips or crackers if desired.

Notes

Nutrition info is with regular (not low-sodium) vegetable juice.

Make sure your ingredients are well-chilled or make this recipe up to two hours in advance and chill it before serving.

Store leftovers for one day in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1228IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg

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