This tangy and refreshing Mexican shrimp cocktail recipe screams "summertime" with a mouthwatering blend of chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, clam juice, and hot pepper sauce. Learn to make this vibrant dish and dive into 5-star flavor.
How to Make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
A deliciously succulent and spicy shrimp cocktail is an instant party starter. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:
Start by combining lime juice and onion in a small bowl. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 10 minutes. Combine shrimp with all vegetables (except avocado), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Stir tomato and clam juice, pepper sauce, ketchup, and cilantro into the shrimp mixture. Gently fold in avocados and onions before chilling for about one hour.
What to Serve With Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Coctel de camarones is a garden-fresh dish that pairs well with salads and smoky meats alike. Try a zesty grilled corn recipe or spicy chorizo hash for perfectly balanced flavor.
How to Store Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail is most delicious the same day it's made, but cooked shrimp will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic for best results.
To freeze Mexican shrimp cocktail, portion out small servings and place them in plastic bags. Place all of the bags in an airtight container to minimize exposure. Thaw shrimp in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"Being Mexican, this dish is a staple in our cuisine (especially during lent and summer) so naturally I had made this my own way for years," shares one Allrecipes community member. "I tried this recipe today for the first time and was wonderfully surprised with the outcome!"
"So delicious!" raves Rosario. "The best thing is that you can modify it any way you want. Also, save the avocados until you're ready to eat."
"To control the heat a bit and to make prep easier, I suggest buying 2-3 containers of already made fresh pico de gallo instead of buying and having to chop onion, tomato, cilantro or jalapeno," says Vixxsin.
Editorial contributions by Rai Mincey
Ingredients
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⅓ cup Spanish onion, chopped
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¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
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2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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1 cucumber, finely chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 ½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®)
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1 cup chilled ketchup (such as Heinz®)
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1 bunch fresh cilantro - stems discarded and leaves chopped
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2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Valentina®)
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2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![All ingredients gathered to make authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail.]()
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Mix onion with lime juice in a small bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toss shrimp, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
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Whisk tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture.
![All mixtures separately combined in bowls.]()
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Gently fold in avocados. Stir in onion mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.
![Mixtures combined and avocados gently folded in.]()
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Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 410 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 410 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium 2626mg | 114% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 33% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin C 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium 114mg | 9% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 1349mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
