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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

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Make this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail from scratch. This recipe features a zesty, tomato-based sauce and fresh ingredients like avocado and cucumber, perfect for a light meal or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, cooked and peeled
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Valentina or Cholula)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Tortilla chips or saltine crackers (for serving)

Instructions

  1. If your shrimp are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the prepared shrimp in a large glass bowl.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, mix the tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sauce is well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp. Gently stir to coat all the shrimp evenly.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the cocktail to chill thoroughly. This step is key for the best flavor.
  5. Before serving, gently stir in the diced cucumber.
  6. Spoon the Mexican shrimp cocktail into individual serving glasses or bowls. Top each serving with diced avocado.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges and tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Notes

  • For a Clamato Free Shrimp Cocktail, follow this recipe exactly, as it does not use Clamato juice.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a finely minced jalapeño or serrano pepper to the sauce mixture.
  • You can use pre-cooked, chilled shrimp for quick preparation, or cook raw shrimp briefly in boiling water until pink, then immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/mexican-shrimp-cocktail-recipe/

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