Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, or “Coctel de Camarones,” is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for appetizers or light meals. Here’s a simple recipe for making Mexican Shrimp Cocktail:
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
For the Cocktail Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato juice or clamato juice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked shrimp. Set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Cocktail Sauce:
- In a large bowl, mix together tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add diced cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro to the sauce. Stir well.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Cocktail:
- Cut the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shrimp to the cocktail sauce and mix gently to coat the shrimp with the sauce.
4. Serve:
- Refrigerate the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, dice the avocado and gently fold it into the cocktail.
- Serve the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail in individual glasses or bowls.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Enjoy this refreshing and zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail as a delicious appetizer or light meal! Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side if desired.