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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

Close-up of a glass filled with vibrant mexican shrimp cocktail, topped with avocado and cilantro.
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Make this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. It features plump shrimp in a zesty, tomato-lime sauce with fresh vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect as a chilled appetizer for parties or a light summer meal.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. If your shrimp are large, chop them into bite-sized pieces. Place the prepared shrimp into a large glass bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to create the cocktail sauce base.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp. Gently stir to coat.
  4. Fold in the chopped onion, diced tomato, cucumber, and cilantro. Mix everything carefully.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the shrimp cocktail for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together.
  6. Just before serving, gently stir the mixture again. Taste and adjust salt or hot sauce if needed.
  7. Spoon the chilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail into individual serving glasses or bowls.
  8. Top each serving with diced avocado. Serve immediately with lime wedges and crackers or chips.

Notes

  • For an extra zesty flavor, add 1/4 cup of clam juice, though this recipe is designed to be Clamato free.
  • You can use pre-cooked, chilled shrimp for a very quick preparation time.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add finely minced jalapeño or serrano pepper to the sauce.

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