Zesty. Fresh. Totally addictive. Like ceviche meets salsa, but better.
Don’t lose this recipe – it’s a forever keeper!
WHAT IS IT?
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail — or Cóctel de Camarones — is a cold, refreshing seafood dish that combines juicy shrimp with crunchy veggies, a tomato-based sauce, and bold flavors from lime, hot sauce, and cilantro. It’s served chilled in a glass or bowl, often with saltine crackers, tortilla chips, or even avocado slices on the side. Basically… it’s a flavor bomb in every bite.
INGREDIENTS:
(Serves 4–6)
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (raw or pre-cooked)
• Kosher salt, for boiling
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
• ½ cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato juice (like Clamato or V8 for bold flavor)
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
• 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (Valentina or Cholula are classics)
• 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
