Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1 medium white onion, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup Clamato juice, chilled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 medium ripe avocado, cubed