Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, known as “Cóctel de Camarones,” is a flavorful and refreshing seafood dish popular in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It features tender cooked shrimp combined with a tangy, spicy tomato-based sauce infused with lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice and a touch of hot sauce.

The cocktail is served chilled in a glass, and is garnished with diced onions, celery, cilantro, cucumber, avocado and jalapeños. It’s a vibrant, zesty appetizer that balances the sweetness of shrimp with the acidic and spicy sauce.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, known as “Cóctel de Camarones,” is a flavorful and refreshing seafood appetizer popular in Mexico and the Southwestern United States.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 appetizers 1x
• Category: Appetizers
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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2 pounds shrimp 2 celery stalks, sliced thin 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped 2 handsful fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped 2 limes, juice and zest 1 orange, juice and zest 11 1/2 ounces canned tomato juice 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 garlic cloves, grated Hot sauce, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until they curl into a loose C shape and are cooked through. Drain and transfer to ice or cool under water. Cut shrimp into bite-size chunks if they are large, leaving about 4 whole shrimp for the top of each appetizer.
2. In a large bowl, combine cut-up shrimp, celery, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, cilantro and onion.
3. In a separate bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, tomato sauce, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir this mixture and pour into each glass. Add the whole shrimp to the top of the glass.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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