Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail � The New Taco?

One of the many advantages of living in San Francisco is my proximity to some pretty amazing Mexican food. That used to be a much bigger deal, but happily, you can now get tacos and burritos in just about every corner of the country these days.

However, one item that hasn�t swept the nation like the others, is the Mexican-style shrimp cocktail. Which is a shame, since it�s every bit as good, if not better, than the more common version. Who knows? Maybe if this video goes viral, one day �Taco Tuesday,� will be joined by �Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Monday.�

Please just use the ingredients and amounts below as a rough guide, and adapt as you see fit. The spiciness, tanginess, and salt level are all very subjective things, and you�ll almost certainly need to adjust. I really hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 servings:

1 cup clam juice

1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup diced English cucumber

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup finely diced red onion

2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely diced

1 1/4 cup diced, peeled, seeded ripe tomatoes, or quartered small cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup ketchup

2 freshly squeezed limes or to taste

freshly chopped cilantro to taste

Mexican hot sauce to taste

1 large Hass avocado, cubed