Tortilla Shrimp With Mexican Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Name: Tortilla Shrimp With Mexican Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces tomato ketchup; 2 ounces prepared horseradish; 1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed; 1 lime, juice of, freshly squeezed; ¼ cup dill pickle relish; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper; jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined (leave tail on); 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup ice cold water; 4 cups Japanese-style bread crumbs; 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

Servings: persons

12 ounces tomato ketchup
2 ounces prepared horseradish
1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed
1 lime, juice of, freshly squeezed
¼ cup dill pickle relish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined (leave tail on)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup ice cold water
4 cups Japanese-style bread crumbs
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

1
Mix all ingredients for the cocktail sauce together.
2
This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated up to 3 days.
3
Wash shrimp, pat dry and toss in a bowl with the taco seasoning, set aside.
4
In another bowl combine flour, cornstarch and water.
5
In a separate bowl combine breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
6
Holding the tail of each shrimp, dip them into the batter, then dredge through the crumb mixture.
7
Reserve battered shrimp in freezer or refrigerator until ready to fry.
8
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
9
Drain and serve with cocktail sauce.

283

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 12 ounces tomato ketchup, 2 ounces prepared horseradish, 1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed, 1 lime, juice of, freshly squeezed, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Shrimp With Mexican Cocktail Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortilla Shrimp With Mexican Cocktail Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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