Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Here’s a vibrant and refreshing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe, full of flavor, slightly spicy, and perfect as an appetizer or light meal:

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🍤 Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarón)

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp

• 1 cup tomato juice (or Clamato for authentic flavor)

• ½ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• ½ cup finely diced cucumber

• ½ cup finely diced tomato

• ½ cup finely diced red onion

• 1 small avocado, diced

• 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (optional for spice)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Hot sauce (optional, to taste)

• Lime wedges and tortilla chips for serving

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Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp

   • If not pre-cooked, boil shrimp in water with a pinch of salt for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool.

2. Mix the cocktail sauce

   • In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).

3. Add veggies and shrimp

   • Stir in cucumber, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and shrimp. Mix gently to combine.

4. Chill

   • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Serve

   • Spoon into glasses or small bowls, top with diced avocado, and garnish with extra cilantro.

   • Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips on the side.

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💡 Tips

• Use fresh, firm shrimp for best texture.

• Adjust spice with jalapeño or hot sauce to your preference.

• For a more authentic Mexican touch, serve in tall cocktail glasses like a shrimp martini.

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If you want, I can also give a quick blender version that’s smoother, like a Mexican “shrimp gazpacho” cocktail, which is even faster to make. Do you want that version too?