Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, also known as “Cóctel de Camarones,” is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a warm day. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/2 cup clam juice (or substitute with shrimp broth)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
- Tortilla chips or saltine crackers for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Prepare the Cocktail Sauce:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomato ketchup, clam juice, lime juice, and orange juice (if using). Mix well.
- Add the chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cucumber, tomato, and avocado. Stir to combine.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce:
- Add the shrimp to the cocktail sauce mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Serve the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail chilled, with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste, adding more or less of any ingredient to suit your preference. Enjoy your Mexican Shrimp Cocktail!
