Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones)
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table? This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones) is just what you need! Bursting with juicy shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a zesty tomato-lime sauce, this easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or as a light snack. With its crisp textures and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Enjoy it chilled in glasses with crispy tostadas or crackers for an extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup tomato juice
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Mexican hot sauce
- ½ cup English cucumber (finely diced)
- ½ cup white onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup bell peppers (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (small, seeded and minced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- ½ cup celery (optional)
- 1 avocado (large, diced; optional)
- Tostadas or saltine crackers
Instructions
- Toss chopped shrimp with 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, remaining lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in diced vegetables until coated with sauce.
- Gently mix in seasoned shrimp; add more tomato juice if needed to adjust consistency.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld; fold in avocado just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg