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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

Close-up of a glass bowl filled with vibrant mexican shrimp cocktail featuring plump shrimp, diced avocado, onion, and tomato sauce.
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Make a refreshing and zesty Mexican shrimp cocktail featuring cooked shrimp in a tangy tomato and lime sauce with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp (medium size)
  • 2 cups tomato juice (Clamato preferred)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced avocado
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Hot sauce to taste (e.g., Valentina or Cholula)
  • Avocado slices and tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. If your shrimp are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the shrimp in a large glass bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp. Gently stir to coat.
  4. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, diced jalapeño, cucumber, and avocado to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients without crushing the avocado.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the cocktail to chill thoroughly. Do not chill longer than 4 hours, as the avocado may brown.
  6. Serve the shrimp cocktail cold in individual glasses or bowls. Garnish with extra cilantro, avocado slices, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked shrimp for quick preparation. If using raw shrimp, cook them first in boiling, salted water until pink, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of tomato juice slightly.
  • You can substitute clam juice for some of the tomato juice for a deeper flavor profile.

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