Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

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Description

This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing, tangy, and slightly spicy dish made with juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-lime sauce. Served chilled, it’s perfect for hot days, parties, or a light meal!

Ingredients

⅓ cup Spanish onion, chopped
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed, chilled)
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped

Sauce:

1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
¼ cup ketchup
1–2 tbsp hot sauce (to taste)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional Add-ins:

1 avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare base

In a large bowl, combine onion and lime juice
Let sit for 5 minutes (softens onion flavor)

2. Add vegetables

Add tomatoes, cucumber, and celery
Mix well

3. Add shrimp

Add chilled shrimp to the bowl

4. Make sauce

Pour in tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
Season with salt and pepper

5. Mix & chill

Stir everything together
Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for best flavor

6. Serve

Add avocado and cilantro before serving
Serve cold in glasses or bowls 😍

Servings

Serves: 4–6 people

Tips

Use fresh lime juice for best taste 🍋
Chill well before serving
Adjust spice level with hot sauce 🌶️
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips

Notes

Best served cold
Perfect party appetizer
Can be made a few hours ahead

Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

Calories: 180–250 kcal
Protein: 20–25g
Carbs: 10–15g
Fat: 4–8g

Benefits

High protein → great for energy
Low fat & light meal
Rich in vitamins from fresh veggies
Hydrating and refreshing

Q & A

Q: Can I use raw shrimp?
👉 Yes, boil and chill before using

Q: Can I make it less spicy?
👉 Reduce or skip hot sauce

Q: Can I store leftovers?
👉 Yes, up to 1–2 days in fridge