Kicking things up with this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Spicy, peppery, sweet and sour, brimming with fresh and bold flavors, this flavorful coctel de camarones is easy to make and tastes addictively delicious. The best thing about this is that you just mix all the ingredients together and chill for 1 hour.
To make this homemade shrimp cocktail, simply mix together shrimp, red onion, cucumber, celery, jalapeño, tomatoes, ketchup, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce in a bowl. Chill and add clam juice a little at a time until the shrimp cocktail is the consistency you wish. Gently stir in avocado and add more salt and hot sauce if desired. Serve in fancy glasses with tortilla chips or saltines on the side. It’s time to dig in!
To make the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, you will need the following ingredients:
Cut half of the cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp into large chunks. Leave the other half whole (for decorating) and let them cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp with 1 cup chopped red onions, 1 cup diced cucumber, ½ cup chopped celery, 1 minced jalapeño, 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes, ½ cup ketchup, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 2-3 tablespoons lime juice, and hot sauce to taste and gently stir. Chill for 1 hour.
Add 1 cup clam juice a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Add salt and more hot sauce to taste. Stir in 1 chopped avocado.
Transfer the shrimp cocktail to fancy glasses. Garnish with the reserved whole shrimp and serve with tortilla chips on the side.
This restaurant-quality Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious homemade appetizer that relies on spices you are likely to have on hand to deliver a big flavor. Give this recipe a go soon, and please come back to leave a comment with your thoughts!
Simply amazing flavors!
I made this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for my buddies while watching the game. It couldn't be easier, just mix and chill. The flavors were amazing, and everyone loved it. Definitely became my go-to recipe for parties.
Wow! This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is simply fabulous! I made it last weekend for my friends, and they couldn't stop raving about the flavours. So simple to put together - I love chilling it for a bit to let the flavours meld. Definatly going to be my go-to recipe for summer parties!
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail was absolutly amazing! I made it for a small get-together with friends and everyone loved it. The flavors were so vibrant! It’s super simple to prepare too, I just mixed everything and chilled it. Will definetly make it again!
Yum! I made this for my last girls' night in, and everyone just loved it. The flavors blended perfectly, and it was so easy to whip up. I've never made a shrimp cocktail before, but I felt like a pro. Definitely adding this recipe to my go-to list.
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail was great! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved the flavors. It's super simple to prepare, and a hit with tortilla chips.
Amazing! This shrimp cocktail is super easy to make. I made it for my friend's dinner party, and everyone loved it!
I made this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for our family BBQ, and it was a hit! So easy to whip up, just a mix and chill. The flavors were bold and refreshing. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. Definitely my new go-to for summer gatherings.
Superb, fresh flavors!
This recipe is super simple. I made it for my friends at a summer soirée, and they called it the best dish ever. Fresh, tangy, and totally addictive, it will impress anyone you serve it to.
I made this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for my kids’ birthday party. It was a hit everyone loved the flavors. So easy to prepare and great for warm days. Will make it again.
Best shrimp cocktail
I made this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for my family's game night. Everyone loved it! It was so easy to prepare and tasted amazing. A new favorite in our home.
Yum! This shrimp cocktail is like a party in my mouth. Super easy to whip up and my fam loves it!
Made this for a beach picnic, yum!
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