Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones)
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Easy Cóctel de Camarones) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make appetizer features succulent shrimp tossed with crisp vegetables and coated in a zesty tomato-lime sauce, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, family get-togethers, or casual weeknight dinners. Whether served chilled in glasses or on crispy tostadas, this delightful shrimp cocktail is sure to impress your guests with its burst of flavors. Enjoy the perfect balance of tanginess and spice while savoring the freshness of each ingredient.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked medium shrimp (peeled and deveined, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup tomato juice (or Clamato)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup English cucumber (finely diced)
- ½ cup white onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup bell peppers (red or green, finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (small, seeded and minced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Toss chopped shrimp with 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together tomato juice, ketchup, remaining lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cucumber, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, celery (if using), and cilantro until well-coated.
- Gently mix in the seasoned shrimp; add more tomato juice if needed for consistency.
- Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold in glasses or bowls with lime wedges and tostadas or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg