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Campechana, Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and refreshing grilled Mexican shrimp cocktail that captures the essence of summer with tender shrimp and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Tortilla chips for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
  4. Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the grilled shrimp with diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
  6. Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp for up to 30 minutes. Adjust chili powder to suit your spice preference.