Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

🍤 Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

📖 Description

This refreshing and zesty Mexican shrimp cocktail is a chilled dish made with juicy shrimp, a tangy tomato-based sauce, lime juice, and crisp vegetables. It’s light, spicy, slightly sweet, and incredibly flavorful—perfect for hot weather or as a vibrant appetizer.

🧾 Ingredients

• 300g shrimp (peeled, deveined, cooked)
• 1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (diced)
• 1 cucumber (peeled & diced)
• 1 jalapeño (finely chopped, optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 avocado (diced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Sauce
   In a bowl, mix tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce.
2. Add Veggies
   Stir in onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro.
3. Add Shrimp
   Add cooked shrimp and mix well.
4. Chill
   Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
5. Serve
   Top with avocado and serve cold in glasses or bowls.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw and cook before using.

Q2: Is it spicy?
Only if you add jalapeño or hot sauce.

Q3: What can I serve it with?
Crackers, tortilla chips, or tostadas.

Q4: Can I make it ahead?
Yes, but add avocado just before serving.

Q5: How long does it last?
Up to 2 days in the fridge.