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Veracruz-Style Shrimp Cocktail
Yazzy

Veracruz-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Seafood, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. small, peeled, cooked shrimp
  • 1 cored, chopped, large tomato
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 or 2 pickled, seeded, chopped jalapeƱos, plus some of the can pickling juice

  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (add more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup orange flavored soda
  • 1/4 cup Mexican lemon juice (lime juice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Thaw shrimp. Once thawed mix it with tomatoes, onions, jalapeƱo, olives and cilantro.
    Stir in liquid ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.