🍤 Weight Watchers Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Juicy shrimp tossed in a tangy tomato-lime sauce with crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs. It’s refreshing, low in fat, and packed with flavor—great as an appetizer or light meal.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (tail off)
• 1 ½ cups low-sugar tomato juice or cocktail sauce base
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup cucumber, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1–2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions

1. Prep the base

• In a large bowl, mix tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper

2. Add ingredients

• Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and cilantro

3. Chill

• Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let flavors blend

4. Finish & serve

• Gently fold in diced avocado just before serving
• Serve chilled in glasses or bowls
• Garnish with lime wedges

❓ Q&A

Q: Is this Weight Watchers friendly?
A: Yes! It’s low in fat and high in protein. Points stay low if you go light on avocado.

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Absolutely—just thaw and drain well first.

Q: How spicy is it?
A: Mild by default—adjust heat with hot sauce or jalapeños.

Q: Can I meal prep it?
A: Yes, but add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.

💡 Tips

• Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
• Add diced jalapeño for extra kick
• Serve with lettuce cups or eat it as-is to keep it light
• Chill longer for deeper flavor.