Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel De Camarones) Recipe Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel De Camarones) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined (see note); 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 8 limes, divided, plus more as needed; 1 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 large onion); 3/4 cup tomato puree; 1/2 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 orange; 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced; Saltines, for serving; Diced avocado, for garnish; Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Tapatio, for serving

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined (see note)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 8 limes, divided, plus more as needed
1 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 large onion)
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 orange
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
Saltines, for serving
Diced avocado, for garnish
Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Tapatio, for serving

1
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and the baking soda until evenly coated. Transfer to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons lime juice with onion, tomato puree, ketchup, cilantro, orange juice, and jalapeno.
3
In a medium pot, combine 2 quarts cold water with remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons salt. Add shrimp, set over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 170u00b0F on an instant-read thermometer and shrimp are just cooked through; adjust heat to make sure temperature does not go over 170u00b0F.
4
Drain shrimp carefully, rinse under cold running water, then drain well. Cut shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces. Add shrimp to bowl with sauce and toss to combine. Taste, then add more lime juice if desired. Top with avocado and serve immediately with saltines and hot sauce.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined (see note), 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 8 limes, divided, plus more as needed, and more.

Yes, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel De Camarones) Recipe 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.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel De Camarones) Recipe

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