Cocktail De Camarones

Dive into the refreshing flavors of a classic Mexican *Cocktail de Camarones*! This vibrant dish features tender, cooked shrimp swimming in a zesty mix of tangy tomato juice, ketchup, and fresh lime juice, perfectly balanced with the crunch of diced cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro. The kick of jalapeño adds a subtle heat, while creamy diced avocado provides a luscious contrast. Ready to serve in just 25 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a chilled appetizer or light meal. Pair it with crispy corn tortilla chips for the ultimate dip-worthy treat, or savor it straight from the bowl. Perfectly refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make, this Mexican shrimp cocktail is a must-try for seafood lovers looking to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 cups Tomato juice (or Clamato juice)
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 large Cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 3 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 Jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely minced)
• 1 large Avocado (diced)
• 2 tsp Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or your favorite brand)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 bag Corn tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato juice (or Clamato juice), ketchup, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is well blended.

Step 2

Add the cooked shrimp into the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce mixture.

Step 3

Fold in the finely diced red onion, diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Step 4

Add the minced jalapeño pepper for a bit of heat and mix well.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together and to chill the mixture.

Step 6

Before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.

Step 7

Ladle the shrimp cocktail into individual serving glasses, bowls, or a large serving dish.

Step 8

Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips on the side for dipping, or enjoy as is with a spoon. Optionally, garnish with additional cilantro or a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2306.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2127.2

Total Fat 86.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 6248.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.3g
Protein 138.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 539.2mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 5063.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 41.9%