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Introduction
This vibrant Mexican shrimp cocktail (Cóctel de Camarón) is a chilled seafood salad packed with crisp vegetables, citrusy zing, and juicy shrimp—all coated in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It's perfect as a summer appetizer, a light meal, or a festive dish that everyone will request again and again!
Ingredients
Shrimp & Veggies:
2 lbs (900 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 ripe avocados, diced
½ small red or white onion, finely chopped
A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Sauce:
Juice and zest of 2 limes
Juice and zest of 1 orange
11.5 oz (340 ml) tomato juice
½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated
Hot sauce (to taste)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
How to Make
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