Shrimp Cocktail with Lime and Hot Sauce
A zesty, refreshing shrimp cocktail loaded with tomato, onion, and celery, tossed in lime juice and hot sauce. Ready in minutes, perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 24g
FreshLightMexicanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeShrimpCrunchyJuicy
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium tomato, diced
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 whole lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound cooked shrimp, 2 diced tomatoes, 1/2 chopped onion, and 1 chopped celery stalk.
- 2
Pour the juice of 2 limes and 2 tablespoons hot sauce over the shrimp mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more hot sauce if you like it spicier.
- 4
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Citrus juicer
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