Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Components:
Regarding the Shrimp:
- One pound of big, peeled and deveined shrimp
- One spoonful of salt
- half a lemon, squeezed
- Regarding the Cocktail Sauce:
- One cup of ketchup
- half a cup of juiced tomatoes
- About two limes, or 1/4 cup, of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons spicy sauce, or more according to taste
- One spoonful of sauce from Worcestershire
- One tablespoon of freshly cut cilantro
- half a teaspoon of cumin powder
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
Extra Ingredients:
- one cup of cucumbers, chopped
- one cup of avocado diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, chopped finely
- half a cup of freshly chopped cilantro
- One jalapeño, chopped finely (optional for added heat)
- slices of lime, as a garnish
Guidelines:
1. Get the shrimp ready:
- Heat the water in a big pot until it boils. Add the lemon juice and salt.
- When the shrimp are pink and opaque, add them and simmer for another two to three minutes. Take care not to cook them too much.
- To halt the frying process, remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of icy water. After allowing them to cool, drain and pat dry.
2. Get the cocktail sauce ready.
- Add the spicy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, tomato juice, lime juice, ketchup, and salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly.
3. Put the Cocktail Together:
- Toss the cooked shrimp with the diced avocado, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño (if using) in a big bowl.
- Mix everything thoroughly with the cocktail sauce, folding it in gently.
4. Cool and Present:
- To allow the flavors to mingle, cover the bowl and chill the shrimp cocktail for at least half an hour.
- Present the chilled shrimp cocktail beside lime wedges for you to squeeze over.
Advice:
- Additional garnishes: You can also add chopped tomatoes or sliced radishes.
- Modifying Heat: You can cut back on or leave out the jalapeño and hot sauce if you’d like a softer drink.
- Bright and tasty, this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is ideal for a summertime day or any occasion that calls for a light seafood dish!