Many people love shrimp cocktail but it is usually a boring dish. We present Mexican Shrimp Cocktail- a bold, flavor-packed twist that is crisp, cool and simply delicious.
This is the best dish to serve in summer when a refreshing and cool seafood appetizer is perfect. The shrimp are meaty, salty and satisfying, the cucumbers remain crunchy and the tomato base is zesty with just the proper amount of heat. This type of dish have texture as well as flavor. It means the dish is bold, bright and well balanced in each bite.
People usually serve this dish as a starter with a cold pitcher of margaritas and fresh guacamole. When people enjoy party featuring many dishes, then Mexican Shrimp Cocktail becomes a show shopper. You just bring some serving cups, assemble on site and distribute. Believe me people will ask about chef of the day!
What you’ll need to make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
You need some ingredients to make Mexican Shrimp Cocktail namely Fresh cilantro, Cucumber, Shrimp, Jalapeño or serrano pepper, Red or white onion, Tomatoes and Avocado.
About sourcing Shrimp
Shrimp farms in Latin American or Asia produces best quality shrimp that are easily accessible. In order to find good chemical solutions for storing shrimp, I suggest you to read the back of the bags that most frozen shrimp come in. The shrimp are kept in overcrowded pens, given antibiotics and feed which eventually find their way into our food supply.
It is important to realize that these farmed shrimp are basically what you buy at food store or local fish market and are nearly always what you eat at restaurants. The buyers or diners should know the source of shrimp whether the shrimp are wild or farmed. Moreover, never be confused by the term “sustainably sourced” as it does not mean anything positive for the customer. I suggest to do some research and try to find high-quality wild shrimp.
Pro Tips:
- You can prepare this recipe 1-24 hours advance. However, you should not add cilantro or avocado in the start. You can add cilantro or avocado while serving the dish.
- This recipe is low fat, low carb, Gluten free and low calorie.
Serving Suggestions for Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious dish and everybody love to eat it. When we gather for Mexican-themed night, I prepare the shrimp appetizer. This dish is best for group gatherings. I set up separate portions of Mexican shrimp cocktail with Chicken Enchiladas, Guacamole & Chips for dinner.
About the Avocado
In the recipe, avocado is a non-compulsory ingredient. You can add avocados or not it is up to you. However, the avocados are very costly.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a mixture of cool cucumber, tender shrimp, zesty tomato-lime sauce and creamy avocado. The recipe is a total show stopper, energizing and thrilling twist on standard shrimp cocktail.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 2 pounds medium size shrimp
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
Note: when you put 2 pounds of medium shrimp. Each pound should be 31-35. You can also add extra poached shrimp.
For the Cocktail Mixture
- 2 cup Chilled Tomato Juice
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Chilled Clamato Juice
- 5 cup Fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups English cucumber- seeded, 1/8-1/4 inch dice
- 1 cup red onion
- 4 tbsp jalapeños
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2-3 medium avocados
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
- Fill half bowl with water and ice.
- Combine sugar, salt and 6 cups of water in a medium pot. Afterwards, boil it over medium-high heat.
- In the boiling mixture, add the shrimp and poach until the shrimp gets opaque and pink.
- Put shrimp to ice bath .Then cool it for 5 minutes. Once the shrimp gets dry cut each shrimp into two to three bite-sized pieces
- You should make sure to set these shrimp aside if you are adorning with one shrimp per serving.
Assemble the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
- Add Clamato juice, tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl then mix these ingredients together. Afterwards, add chopped shrimp, red onion, cucumber and jalapeño.
- Cover it and chill in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours. You can also add pepper hot, salt and lime juice.
- Fold in the cilantro and avocado
- When ready to serve, distribute into separate cups and put one cooked shrimp. For good taste, serve with chips, lime wedges and hot sauce.
In this way, you can make shrimp Cocktail recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is the Mexican shrimp cocktail called?
ANS: Mexican shrimp cocktail is called Cóctel de Camarón or Coctel de Camarones. The Coctel De Camaron is better than your classic Shrimp Cocktail. It is a mixture of cooked shrimp, onions, cucumbers, lime, and cilantro with a delicious broth. It is a famous dish in Sinaloa and Sonora.
Q2: How long does a Mexican shrimp cocktail last?
ANS: Mexican shrimp cocktail with clamato will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Q3: What is difference between Mexican prawn cocktail and Mexican shrimp cocktail?
ANS: Mexican prawn cocktail is same thing as Mexican shrimp cocktail. The shrimp also called as prawn. In America, people called this cocktail as Mexican shrimp cocktail whereas in other countries the Cocktail is known as Mexican prawn cocktail.
Q6: How many calories in Mexican shrimp cocktail?
ANS: Mexican shrimp cocktail contains 180–410 calories per serving.