Description
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) is a cool, tangy dish made with cooked shrimp, a zesty tomato-based sauce, and crisp veggies. It’s like a seafood salsa, perfect for hot days or as a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped or whole
- 1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (like Tabasco or Valentina)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, saltines, or tostadas (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Stir in red onion, cucumber, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Fold in shrimp and avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and blend flavors.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges, with tortilla chips or saltines on the side.
Notes
- Use bay scallops or crab for a seafood mix.
- Add a splash of orange juice or pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- For more heat, add extra jalapeño or chipotle hot sauce.
- Skip ketchup for a fresher, lighter version with more tomato and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
