Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) 

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) 

This refreshing and zesty Mexican shrimp cocktail is a family favorite! Packed with fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy tomato-lime sauce, it’s the perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients:
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 avocados, diced
½ onion, finely chopped
A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Sauce:
Juice and zest of 2 limes
Juice of 1 orange
11.5 oz tomato juice
½ cup tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Cook the Shrimp:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and curl into a loose “C” shape (about 2-3 minutes).
Drain and immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Prepare the Vegetables:

Add the sliced celery, chopped jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the shrimp.
Make the Sauce:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and zest, orange juice, tomato juice, tomato sauce, grated garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Combine & Chill:

Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve & Enjoy:

Serve cold with tortilla chips or saltine crackers. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutritional Information:
 Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling)
 Kcal: ~250 kcal per serving |  Servings: 6