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Tejano Style Shrimp Cocktail

SUBMITTED BY: Rey Garza PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"For those of you unable to make it to south Texas, A shrimp cocktail made Tex Mex style to include cilantro and chile serrano for that authentic flavor that will blow your tastebuds away, without leaving your home! Serve with saltine crackers."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, chilled
  • 1/2 large cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 large tomato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 8 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ounce fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 lime

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, tomato, green onion, cilantro, and serrano pepper. Stir in tomato sauce, and vinegar. Squeeze lime juice over mixture.

FOOTNOTE

  • This shrimp cocktail will have a chunky, slightly soupy consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by Laura Retta
My family really enjoyed this recipe. I also added 1/2 an avocado to the mix. The only thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2005 by PMSALAS
this is a great tasting cocktail....brought it to a family party went to go have some seconds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by EdsGirl
This is a very good summer appetizer, refreshing and cool. It's a nice switch from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2003 by KWARREN
Very good and very easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by NANCIG
Nice and spicy, go great with margaritas; serves with tortilla chips. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by EMIHOKUMEN
It was a little bland, add another pepper or add spice to it, otherwise, it was great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by BP3
Highly recommended and will make again - especially good if you're following Weight Watcher's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by Bangabong
Freakin excellent. It is a great alternative to those old tired original style shrimp cocktail... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by Traci B's Kitchen
Very good recipe!.. I liked the flavor of the sauce. I used celery instead of cucumber... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by AKOURINOS