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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail at home with Water, Lime Juice, Salt, Tomato Chopped, and Onion Chopped. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

Method (preview)

  1. 1

    Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.

  5. 5

    Immediately remove shrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.

  6. 6

    Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.

  7. 7

    Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaing ingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plastic bowl.

  8. 8

    Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  9. 9

    Just before serving place 1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.

  10. 10

    Divide shrimp mixture among dishes.

  11. 11

    Garnish with lemon wedges.

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