Coctel De Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 c
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Coctel De Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)
Description
Coctel De Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail) blends cooked shrimp with a medley of crisp vegetables including red and green onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cucumber, all finely chopped for a refreshing bite. The shrimp and vegetables are mixed with chili sauce and clamato juice, creating a spicy, slightly sweet, and acidic liquid base that carries the flavors.
This cocktail’s texture combines tender shrimp with crunchy fresh vegetables, while the lime juice and hot sauce provide bright acidity and heat. Letting it chill enhances the melding of flavors. It’s typically served in bowls or mini cucumber cups, the latter requiring slightly more seasoning to account for dilution by the cucumber.
This dish is suitable as a cool appetizer or light meal, especially in warmer weather. The liquid component is important for flavor and should not be drained if serving in bowls. Adjust seasoning and spice level as preferred before serving.
Ingredients
- ¼ c red onion finely chopped
- ¼ c tomato finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño Feel free to use less depending on spice level preference, finely chopped
- ¼ c cucumber finely chopped
- ¼ c green onions finely sliced
- ½ lime juiced
- ⅓ c chili sauce I used Heinz brand
- 1 c clamato juice I used Motts
- ½ c cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 c Shrimp Cooked and peeled. I used Pink shrimp, approx 325 grams
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- hot sauce I used Valentina but tobasco works well too, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine red and green onion, tomato, jalapeno, cucumber and lime juice. Stir gently until combined.
- Add chili sauce and Clamato and stir until combined.
- Add shrimp and cilantro, then stir and season to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
- Let chill in fridge 30 min (or up to 8 hours) then spoon into serving dish or mini cucumber cups to serve.
Notes
- Retain the liquid when serving in bowls to preserve the cocktail's intended flavor.
- For serving on tostadas, limit the amount of vegetable juice used to avoid sogginess.
- If using cucumber cups, increase salt and spice slightly to compensate for dilution by the cucumber.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4c
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 125mls | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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