Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsTia Juanita's Fish Camp - LongviewMexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Baby shrimp boiled and mixed with spicy horseradish cocktail sauce and pico de gallo. Topped with diced avocado chunks.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the baby shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Drain the shrimp and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Cocktail Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine horseradish sauce and lemon juice. Mix well to create the cocktail sauce.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Pico de Gallo

    In another bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix the cooled shrimp with the cocktail sauce until well coated. Gently fold in the pico de gallo.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Spoon the shrimp cocktail into serving dishes and top with diced avocado. Serve chilled.

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