Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones)
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer gatherings. This easy recipe combines succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty tomato-lime sauce to create an appetizer that is not only visually appealing but packed with flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this delightful dish that serves as the perfect starter for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering. With its customizable spice levels and healthy ingredients, this cocktail is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup tomato juice (or Clamato)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- 1 jalapeño (minced)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- Optional: diced avocado for garnish
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 cucumber, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, celery (if using), and cilantro until well combined.
- Gently fold in the shrimp mixture; if too thick, loosen with additional tomato juice.
- Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve cold in glasses or bowls garnished with lime wedges and optional avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg