A zesty change up from the traditional, this Kickin’ Shrimp Cocktail is zesty and delicious!
Ahhhh…..the carefree sunny days of summer! There’s nothing better! I hope you guys are soaking in all the sun and fun of summer right now! I know I am!
I have to say I really do love all the different seasons of the year but summer and I have always had a thang! No schedules, no packing lunches for school, no homework, just staying up late, sleeping in, and soakin’ in the sun….really, does it get any better? I’m thinking that would be a no. Even a rainy day in the summer is never as bad as a rainy day during any other season. Am I right? All the colors of the summer are just incredible too. The blues are bluer, the pinks are pinker, the greens are greener! Can you tell I just love summer?
Today’s recipe, Kickin’ Shrimp Cocktail is summer in a dish. I don’t know about your house but shrimp cocktail is a staple around our house during the summer months. I usually grill my shrimp or steam them with Old Bay and serve them with a little cocktail sauce. It’s the perfect summer appetizer or snack. But I’m changing it up with today’s shrimp cocktail recipe. 
This one is loaded with some bright and tasty summer veggies and fruits and some hot pepper spread for a little kick! The colors in this dish just spell Summer with a capital S! A little mango, red pepper, red onion, avocado and a sprinkling of cilantro will turn your routine shrimp cocktail into your favorite go-to summer appetizer or snack! Hope you enjoy it! Have fun in the sun!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hot pepper spread or jelly I used Dickinson's
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. lime zest
- 1 lb. peeled shrimp large
- 1 cup mango diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Whisk together the spread, lime juice and the lime zest.
- Pour mixture into a large Ziploc bag; add the shrimp, mango, red pepper, red onion and cilantro and toss to coat.
- Seal the bag and chill for 4 hours turning the bag often.
- Add the diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips if desired.
I love your shrimp cocktail with a kick :) So pretty and perfect summer eating!
Thanks Jennifer!
This looks so delicious and so perfect for summer!!
Yes, perfect for a quick summer appetizer! Have a great week Jessica!
Love it, looks very delicious! I could eat that right now! You always do a great job taking your photographs, perfect shots! :) Michael
Thanks so much Michael, I appreciate the compliment!!
What a perfect summer salad . I love the idea of using a hot pepper spread to marinade the shrimp and some of the veggies.
I think you’ll like this one Gerlinde! I love the hot pepper spread too!
Such a great recipe, I’m loving all the flavors! I’m curious, how did you get so much light in your pictures??
Thanks so much Heather! I shot those photos in my mom’s kitchen which gets tons of light. There are windows on both sides of the table and behind the table. The shrimp cocktail was also in a white bowl and on a white table. I also edited the photos in Lightroom. Hope that helps! Have a great day!
Mmm! All of these fresh flavors look like the perfect combo! This would be the perfect appetizer!
Thanks so much Kennedy! I love the change up from the usual shrimp with cocktail sauce. I especially love the mango!
One of the great recipe with shrimp I have found on the web. Really looks deliciuos. I need to try this at home today.
Thanks for sharing an awesome recipe.
So glad you like this one! It’s a nice change up from the traditional shrimp cocktail!