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Chi-Chi's Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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Chi-Chi's Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Make our Chi-Chi's Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Mexican Shrimp Cocktail will taste just like Chi-Chi's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Party Recipe, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood, TexMex
Keyword: Chi Chi's, Dip, Dipping Sauce, Mexican, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes, Seafood
Yield: 6 Appetizers

Ingredients

  • Chi-Chi’s Mexican Cocktail Sauce (See Box Below for a Link to this Recipe)
  • 24 large raw fresh Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh Garlic
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper seeds and ribs removed, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • Tortilla Chips to serve
  • Lime Wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Prepare Chi-Chi’s Mexican Cocktail Sauce according to the recipe linked to in the Box below. Set aside.
  • Peel, devein and rinse the shrimp, leaving the tails attached, if desired. Set aside.
  • Place a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add water, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, salt and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
  • Cook until reduced to about 1 cup.
  • Add shrimp. Bring back to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
  • Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • When shrimp have cooled, serve 4 per serving with (hanging on the side of the glass, in the traditional "Shrimp Cocktail Look") or mixed into the prepared Chi-Chi’s Mexican Cocktail Sauce, dressed up with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

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