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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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A refreshing and tangy seafood dish, Mexican shrimp cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones) combines tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a bold tomato-lime sauce. Perfect served chilled with crackers or tortilla chips.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook (chilled)
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato juice or Clamato
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (like Tabasco or Valentina)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Saltine crackers or tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once chilled, chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
  3. Add chopped red onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  4. Fold in chopped shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. Just before serving, gently stir in diced avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve cold with saltine crackers or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Use Clamato for a more savory depth of flavor.
  • Add orange juice for subtle sweetness.
  • Increase jalapeño or hot sauce for more heat.
  • Add scallops or crab for a heartier version.
  • Stir in avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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