Seafood Cocktail
A refreshing Mexican-style shrimp cocktail with crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and a zesty lime-spiked sauce, topped with crispy bacon bits for a savory crunch.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 tbsp lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the 2 diced tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, and the cooked shrimp.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Chill the cocktail in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 6
Serve cold, topped with the 4 slices of crumbled bacon.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
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