Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Coctel de Camarones is such a fun appetizer to make! Put them in little individual cups so guests can serve themselves. It’s sure to be a hit at any party!

Coctel de Camarones

If you have never had this type of Shrimp Cocktail then you are in for a real treat! It’s nothing like the American Shrimp Cocktail, honestly I think it’s better!

I mean what’s not to love, it’s made with crunchy vegetables, shrimp and mixed in a spicy yet tangy tomato sauce. You can serve it with chips, crackers or whatever else you desire!

Not only is this great for Christmas or New Year’s Eve parties, it’s also a hit for Super Bowl parties, Cinco de Mayo and summer bbq’s. So it can be enjoyed year-round!

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Ingredients

• 1 lb Raw Shrimp (if you are using cooked shrimp see notes in the recipe card)
• 1 Tbs Sea Salt
• 3 Large Tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup Red Onion chopped
• 1 cup Cucumber chopped
• 2 Celery stalks chopped
• 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1 Tbs Tabasco or more per your spice level
• 1 Avocado chopped

How to Make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

Peel and devein the Shrimp. Bring a medium pot with water to a boil. Add 1 Tbs Sea Salt and the Shrimp.

Cook 2-3 minutes or until Shrimp are cooked through, reserve 1 cup of the water and let it come to room temperature.

Remove the Shrimp and let cool, then chop into pieces.

In a medium bowl add Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Celery, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Ketchup, Lime Juice, Tabasco and Shrimp.

Mix and add some of the Shrimp water a little bit at a time to desired consistency, I used around 1/4 cup. Taste and add more Tabasco if you like it spicier. Mix in the Avocado and refrigerate about an hour before serving.

How to Serve Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

When making this for a party I would recommend placing these cups in a shallow dish with ice to keep them chilled so people can serve themselves. If that’s not an option, keep them in the fridge until ready to serve. You can refrigerate this for up to 1 day.

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Cheers!

More Shrimp Recipes

• Easy Shrimp Risotto with Peas
• Blackened Shrimp Cobb Salad
• Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp
• Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
• Easy Shrimp Stir Fry
• Grilled Honey Lime Shrimp Skewers
• Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce
• Caribbean Shrimp Quinoa Salad
• Shrimp Scampi Pasta
• Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
• Blackened Shrimp Quinoa Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

*This post first appeared on Tastefulventure on Dec 2021 and has recently been updated with new information and media to benefit the reader.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

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This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Coctel de Camarones is such a fun appetizer to make! Put them in little individual cup so guests can serve themselves. It’s sure to be a hit at any party!

• Author: Sara
• Prep Time: 20
• Cook Time: 3
• Total Time: 23 minutes
• Yield: 6-8 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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• 1 lb Raw Shrimp (if you are using cooked shrimp see notes below)
• 1 Tbs Sea Salt
• 3 Large Tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup Red Onion chopped
• 1 cup Cucumber chopped
• 2 Celery stalks chopped
• 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1 Tbs Tabasco or more per your spice level
• 1 Avocado chopped

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Instructions

1. Peel and devein the Shrimp
2. Bring a medium pot with water to a boil
3. Add 1 Tbs Sea Salt and the Shrimp
4. Cook 2-3 minutes or until Shrimp are cooked through, reserve 1 cup of the water and let it come to room temperature
5. Remove the Shrimp and let cool, then chop into pieces
6. In a medium bowl add Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Celery, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Ketchup, Lime Juice, Tabasco and Shrimp
7. Mix and add some of the Shrimp water a little bit at a time to desired consistency, I used around 1/4 cup
8. Taste and add more Tabasco if you like it spicier
9. Mix in the Avocado and refrigerate an hour before serving
10. Serve with Tortilla Chips
11. Enjoy!

Notes

If you are using cooked shrimp then omit the first 4 steps. You can use clam juice instead of shrimp water to mix in the cocktail

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