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**Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion**
If you’re craving something light, zesty, and full of flavor, then look no further than a **Mexican Shrimp Cocktail**. This vibrant dish, known as *Cóctel de Camarón*, is a popular Mexican appetizer that combines plump, juicy shrimp with a tangy, spicy, and fresh sauce. It’s typically served cold, making it perfect for warm weather, summer parties, or as a refreshing starter to a larger meal.
What sets the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail apart from its American counterpart is the addition of flavorful ingredients like **tomato juice**, **cilantro**, **avocado**, **lime**, and a spicy kick from **jalapeños** or **hot sauce**. The result is a tantalizing, multi-layered dish that’s bursting with flavors and textures — slightly sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory all at once.
Here’s how to make your own **Mexican Shrimp Cocktail** at home, along with tips and variations to make it your own!
### Ingredients:
#### For the Shrimp Cocktail:
– **1 pound large shrimp**, peeled and deveined
– **1/2 small onion**, finely chopped
– **1 cucumber**, peeled and diced
– **1-2 ripe tomatoes**, diced
– **1 avocado**, diced
– **1/4 cup fresh cilantro**, chopped
– **1-2 jalapeños**, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
– **1/2 cup ketchup** (for the base of the sauce)
– **1/2 cup tomato juice**
– **1 tablespoon fresh lime juice** (more to taste)
– **1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce**
– **1 teaspoon hot sauce** (optional, or adjust to taste)
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
For Garnish:
– **Lime wedges**
– **Tortilla chips** (optional, for serving)
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