Description
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, or Cóctel de Camarones, is a vibrant, chilled appetizer featuring tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty tomato-lime sauce. It’s a refreshing, flavorful dish perfect for warm weather or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice or Clamato
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (Valentina or Tapatío, to taste)
- Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Chop onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice to taste.
- Stir in onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the chilled shrimp and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Before serving, gently stir in diced avocado.
- Serve in chilled glasses or bowls with lime wedges and extra hot sauce on the side.
Notes
- Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and avoid browning.
- Clamato adds extra depth, but tomato juice or V8 also works well.
- Serve with saltines, tostadas, or tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Use grilled shrimp for a smoky twist or add a splash of light beer for authenticity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
