Name: Pacific Shrimp Cocktail Vallarta Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 500 g large shrimp (cooked, peeled, and cleaned); 1.5 taza tomato and chili broth (such as Clamato or similar); 1 taza tomato (red, diced); 0.5 taza white onion (finely chopped); 1 manojo fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 pieza avocado (ripe, sliced); 3 cda lime juice (fresh); 2 cda olive oil (extra virgin); 1 al gusto hot sauce (such as Huichol, Cholula, or Valentina); 1 al gusto salt and black pepper; 1 paquete Saladitas crackers (Gamesa brand)

Pacific Shrimp Cocktail Vallarta Style

A traditional and refreshing shrimp cocktail, bursting with large shrimp in a light tomato, lime, and chili broth. Served with a fresh avocado fan and crunchy Saladitas crackers.

25 min Easy Mexicana 4 servings

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This recipe is one of my favorites for hot days. It instantly transports me to the seaside in Puerto Vallarta, where local vendors serve the freshest shrimp with that sweet and citrusy touch that only tomato and orange juice can provide. It's the perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and spice, reminding us that the simplicity of good ingredients is the key to a great coastal dish.

Ingredients

500 g large shrimp (cooked, peeled, and cleaned)

1.5 taza tomato and chili broth (such as Clamato or similar)

1 taza tomato (red, diced)

0.5 taza white onion (finely chopped)

1 manojo fresh cilantro (chopped)

2 pieza avocado (ripe, sliced)

3 cda lime juice (fresh)

2 cda olive oil (extra virgin)

1 al gusto hot sauce (such as Huichol, Cholula, or Valentina)

1 al gusto salt and black pepper

1 paquete Saladitas crackers (Gamesa brand)

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients by dicing the tomato, white onion, and fresh cilantro.

In a large bowl, combine the tomato and chili broth, lime juice, and olive oil. Mix well.

Add the diced tomato, white onion, and fresh cilantro to the bowl.

Incorporate the cooked and cleaned shrimp into the cocktail mixture.

Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and a few drops of hot sauce if a spicier kick is desired.

To serve: Divide the shrimp cocktail into four individual decorative bowls, as seen in the image.

Top each bowl with several slices of fresh avocado arranged in a fan shape.

Garnish with more chopped cilantro and a final touch of chili powder if preferred.

Accompany each shrimp cocktail with a packet of Gamesa Saladitas crackers and a lime wedge.

Serve immediately to enjoy the ideal freshness and temperature.

Pacific Shrimp Cocktail Vallarta Style

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