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Campechana, Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Zesty Campechana: Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Bliss

Experience the flavorful delight of Campechana, Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with zesty notes and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil any neutral oil works well
For the Cocktail Sauce
  • 1 cup Clamato juice can substitute with tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup ketchup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Anaheim chiles or jalapeños for heat
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 small onion chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 medium avocado diced
For Serving
  • 1 bag tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers
  • Resealable Bag

Method
 

Marinate and Prepare
  1. In a large resealable bag, combine fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, and your choice of seasoning. Add the medium shrimp, seal the bag, and gently massage the marinade into the shrimp. Let them marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. While the shrimp is marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place Anaheim chiles directly on the grill grates and char for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bag to steam for 5 minutes.
  3. After steaming, peel off the skin, chop the chiles roughly, and set aside. Drain the shrimp and pat dry. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between them.
Grill Shrimp and Combine
  1. Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Clamato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce. Gently fold in grilled shrimp, chopped chiles, diced tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and avocado.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with whole shrimp and lime wedges, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh or high-quality shrimp for best taste. Customize your heat level with hot sauce or chiles.

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