Best 7 Shrimp With Cocktail Salsa Recipes

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• POUR lime juice over shrimp in a bowl. Let stand about 3 minutes. Drain.
• Salsa Rosada: In a separate bowl put mayonnaise, ketchup and Worcestershire saucet. Stir everything well.
• MIX salsa rosada with shrimp, cucumber and onion in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In 12 small bowls place a layer of lettuce at the bottom, then avocado and one of the shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES ESTILO MEXICANO)

Steps:

• Mix onion with lime juice in a small bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss shrimp, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Whisk tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture. Gently fold in avocados. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.

SHRIMP AND CRAB WITH COCKTAIL SALSA

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon chilies. Taste, adding more chilies if spicier flavor is desired. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Fill large bowls with ice. Arrange shrimp and crab atop ice. Sprinkle cilantro over salsa. Serve shellfish with salsa.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SALSA

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix in chilies. Taste, adding more if spicier flavor is desired.
• Fill large bowls with ice. Arrange shrimp atop ice. Sprinkle cilantro over salsa.
• Note: If you are planning on using this as a base, like in my Seafood Supreme, drain off some of the liquid from the salsa and chili sauce, so that it does not slide off the plate.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Toss together the cilantro, mangoes, lime juice, jalapeno and red onions in a medium bowl. Divide half of the mixture among 4 glasses with a wide mouth, reserving the remaining half to top with.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Add the shrimp to a large bowl and toss with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill the shrimp on each side until opaque and slightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the 4 glasses with the salsa and top with the remaining salsa. Garnish with a plantain chip.

CHILE-RUBBED SHRIMP WITH AVOCADO CORN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• 1. Rinse the shrimp under cold running water, then blot them dry with paper towels.
• 2. Place the chile powder, garlic salt, coriander, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Stir in the olive oil. Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• 3. Cook the shrimp, following the instructions below for any of the grills, until just cooked through. When done the shrimp will turn pinkish white and will feel firm to the touch.
• 4. Spoon the Avocado and Corn Salsa into 4 large martini glasses or serving bowls. Drape 4 of the hot shrimp over the edge of each glass or bowl and serve at once. Or for a cold shrimp cocktail, let the cooked shrimp cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the shrimp, covered, until they are chilled before serving them with the salsa. The cooked shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
• CONTACT GRILL:
• Preheat the grill; if your contact grill has a temperature control, preheat the grill to high. Place the drip pan under the front of the grill. When ready to cook, lightly oil the grill surface. Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grill, then close the lid. The shrimp will be done after cooking 1 to 3 minutes.
• GRILL PAN:
• Place the grill pan on the stove and preheat it to high over medium heat. When the grill pan is hot a drop of water will skitter in the pan. When ready to cook, lightly oil the ridges of the grill pan. Place the marinated shrimp in the hot grill pan. They will be done after cooking 1 to 3 minutes per side.
• BUILT-IN GRILL:
• Preheat the grill to high, then, if it does not have a nonstick surface, brush and oil the grill grate. Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grate. They will be done after cooking 1 to 3 minutes per side.
• FREESTANDING GRILL:
• Preheat the grill to high; there's no need to oil the grate. Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grill. They will be done after cooking 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• FIREPLACE GRILL:
• Rake red hot embers under the gridiron and preheat it for 3 to 5 minutes; you want a hot, 2 to 3 Mississippi fire. When ready to cook, brush and oil the gridiron. Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grate. They will be done after cooking 1 to 3 minutes per side.

LAYERED SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and 3 tablespoons salsa; spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Combine cocktail sauce and remaining salsa; spread over cream cheese. , Arrange shrimp evenly over top. Sprinkle with olives. Combine cheeses; sprinkle over top. Add onions. Chill. Serve with tortilla chips.