Easy Recipe | Mexican Shrimp Cocktail | Coctel De Camaron | Mexican Food

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: surimi

Scallops provide a similar texture, while surimi is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Salsa adds fresh flavor, while tomato puree is a budget-friendly option.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha maintains heat with fewer calories, and chili paste is often less expensive.

Introduce the recipe for shrimp cocktail and mention the hot weather.

List the ingredients needed for the shrimp cocktail: shrimp, ketchup, clamato juice, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and optional vegetables.

Show 3 pounds of medium-sized shrimp and mention a preference for larger shrimp.

Chop 1 large onion, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, and 4 avocados, and set aside.

Prepare 2 chile serrano for spice, and mention adding them to the mix later.

In a pot, bring water to a boil and add shrimp one by one to avoid splashing.

Cook shrimp for about 1 minute, adding salt for flavor.

After 40-50 seconds, remove shrimp and shock them in cold water to stop cooking.

Assemble the cocktail by adding chopped vegetables (tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cilantro, chile serrano) into a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of ketchup to the vegetable mixture and stir.

Pour in clamato juice, stirring to combine.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste, and add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

Add a little olive oil for texture and the juice of 2 limes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more ketchup if needed.

Fold in the diced avocados last to avoid mashing them.

Plate the shrimp cocktail and prepare for a taste test.

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