Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail) Recipe

Name: Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined (see note); 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 8 limes, divided, plus more as needed; 1 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 large onion); 3/4 cup tomato puree; 1/2 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 orange; 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced; Saltines, for serving; Diced avocado, for garnish; Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Tapatío, for serving

Prep 5m

Cook 10m

Total 15m

This Coctel de Camarones recipe is a refreshing and satisfying Mexican shrimp cocktail. Tender shrimp is marinated in lime juice and mixed with a tangy tomato and ketchup sauce, onion, and spicy jalapeño. Serve with saltines, avocado, and hot sauce for a flavorful seafood dish bursting with citrus and heat.