A Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones) is a vibrant, refreshing dish often served as a starter or appetizer, perfect for warm-weather meals or festive gatherings. It’s a tangy, zesty, and slightly spicy shrimp dish, usually made with cooked shrimp, a cocktail sauce base, and fresh ingredients like avocado, cucumber, cilantro, and lime.
Here’s a traditional recipe for Mexican Shrimp Cocktail:
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can use cooked shrimp, or cook your own)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tapatío or Valentina, or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional, but highly recommended)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chili powder, for garnish (optional)
- Tortilla chips or saltine crackers for serving (optional)
Instructions:
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