Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail) Recipe

Name: Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth (fat free, less-sodium preferred); 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1 sprig fresh oregano; 1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup ice; 1 cup tomato juice; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup English cucumber, peeled and chopped; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; ¾ cup avocado, peeled and diced; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth (fat free, less-sodium preferred)
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 sprig fresh oregano
1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup ice
1 cup tomato juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup English cucumber, peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
¾ cup avocado, peeled and diced
6 lime wedges

1
Combine broth, 1 T lime juice and oregano in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer.
2
Cook 5 minutes and discard oregano.
3
Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done.
4
Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
5
Stir in ice, tomato juice and hot sauce.
6
Let stand 1 minute or until ice melts.
7
Stir in remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, onion, tomato, cucumber, pepper and salt.
8
Cool, cover and chill.
9
When ready to serve, stir in cilantro.
10
Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 6 bowls; top with avocado.
11
Garnish with lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth (fat free, less-sodium preferred), 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided, 1 sprig fresh oregano, 1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cocktel De Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

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