Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, also known as “Coctel de Camarones,” is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines poached shrimp with a zesty tomato-based sauce. Here’s a recipe to make this delicious appetizer:
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water, for boiling
For the Cocktail Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste