Best 4 Spicy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our Spicy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. This delectable dish, also known as Coctel de Camarones, is a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, zesty citrus, and a symphony of spices that will set your taste buds aflame. Dive into our collection of recipes and discover variations that cater to every palate, from the classic tomato-based cocktail to unique takes with avocado, mango, and even a refreshing non-alcoholic version. Elevate your next gathering or indulge in a delightful lunch or dinner with this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail that promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES ESTILO MEXICANO)



Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano) image

I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge. Top with additional hot sauce and avocado slices if desired. Enjoy!

Provided by Mexican Sweetheart

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup Spanish onion, chopped
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®)
1 cup chilled ketchup (such as Heinz®)
1 bunch fresh cilantro - stems discarded and leaves chopped
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Valentina®)
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 221.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 2625.8 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

IRON CHEF SPICY SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Iron Chef Spicy Shrimp Cocktail image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 pound (16/20) shrimp, head-on if possible, thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined with tails on
Lemon wedges, for garnish
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Thai sweet chile sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: In a large saucepan of water, add the bay leaves and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Line a sheet pan with paper towels.
  • For the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, chile sauce, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • Add the shrimp to the water and cook at a very low simmer, stirring, until the centers are fully cooked and no longer translucent, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the lined sheet pan. Chill for an hour before serving.
  • Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Mexican Shrimp Cocktail image

I first tried something similar to this in San Antonio and could never find a recipe that really recaptured what I had there. I experimented and finally came up with this. Anyone who has tried it has begged for the recipe. Try it with tortilla chips!

Provided by Sarah Z

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ½ cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
¼ cup prepared horseradish
salt to taste
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Stir garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and horseradish. Season with salt. Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 295.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 710.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SPICY MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Spicy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail image

Cooked shrimp are chilled in a spicy tomato-juice cocktail with avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

Provided by Rich

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup finely chopped red onion
1 habanero pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 ½ cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix shrimp, red onion, habanero pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; add tomato and clam juice cocktail, lime juice, ketchup, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce and stir. Season mixture with salt. Gently stir avocado into the mixture taking care to not mash the avocado.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 662.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Poach the shrimp in a flavorful poaching liquid to infuse them with extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your cocktail, such as cucumber, avocado, tomato, and onion.
  • For a spicy kick, add some chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper to the cocktail.
  • Use a good quality tomato juice or Clamato juice for the base of the cocktail.
  • Season the cocktail to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve the cocktail chilled, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Spicy Mexican shrimp cocktail is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep time, you can enjoy this delicious dish in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give spicy Mexican shrimp cocktail a try!

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