Yummy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail that Convinced My Husband to Eat Healthy!

There are two different kinds of Shrimp Cocktail. There is the "American" version with plain boiled shrimp, usually served on ice or chilled, with cocktail sauce on the side. And then there is "Mexican" shrimp cocktail! This is my "safety" dish when I go to Mexican Restaurants, because, aside from the sodium, it is a very healthy dish.

Recently, I was craving "Mexican" Shrimp Cocktail, and I thought you know I am going to make my own recipe. Not only was it a hit with my husband, but it has become a weekly staple, for lunches and at-home snacks. This is a recipe that does not have to be exact... you can add and remove or increase and decrease ingredients as you choose.

After making this for my husband, he said "I can do this, if this is healthy!"


Yummy Low Sodium Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients:

5 cans reduced sodium V8 - chilled (or any low sodium 100% vegetable juice)
2 english cucumbers, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup chopped purple/red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 avocados chopped
Hot sauce to taste ( I used Chalula)
1/4 - 1/2 cup of organic ketchup, to taste (I usually add this at serving time)
Add a little salt if you think it needs it
Juice of 5 limes or lemons (you can add this at serving time as well if you choose)

Instructions:

Mix everything together and chill. I usually divide into 5 tupperware containers for quick yummy meals or snacks. Enjoy!