Zesty Mexican Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail
- Victoria
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Looking for the ultimate refreshing appetizer?
This Zesty Mexican Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail is the perfect blend of succulent shrimp, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado in a spicy, tangy Clamato base.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30–60 minutes
Servings: 2–4
The Seafood & Produce:
1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
1 Large Cucumber (peeled and diced)
1 Avocado (diced)
1/2 Red Onion (finely chopped)
1 Serrano pepper (minced, seeds removed for less heat)
1 Jalapeño (minced)
1 stick Celery (diced, plus extra stalks for garnish)
1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
2 Lemons (juiced)
The Liquid Base:
1 cup Clamato juice
1/2 cup Cocktail sauce
Cholula Hot Sauce (to taste)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Ingredients
Prepare the Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, poach them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pink, then immediately plunge into an ice bath. Once cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces (keep a few whole for garnish).
The Marinate: In a large glass bowl, combine the shrimp, diced onion, and lemon juice. Let this sit for about 10 minutes; the acidity helps "brighten" the shrimp and mellows the raw onion.
Mix the Base: Stir in the Clamato, cocktail sauce, and as much Cholula as you can handle.
Fold in Veggies: Gently add the cucumber, celery, serrano, and jalapeño. Fold in the avocado and cilantro last to ensure the avocado doesn't get mashed.
Season: Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust—add more lemon for tang or cocktail sauce for sweetness.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Ceviche is best served ice-cold.
Serve: Pour into a chilled goblet. Garnish with a celery stalk, a lemon wheel, and a few whole shrimp on the rim.
Tips for Success
Texture: Dice your cucumbers and onions to a similar size so you get a bit of everything in every spoonful.
The Crunch: Using both celery and cucumber provides two different levels of "crunch" which makes the texture more interesting.
Serving: Serve with saltine crackers or thick corn tostadas.
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