08/06/2026
🍤🍅 **Zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)** 🥑🍋
Cool, refreshing, and loaded with bold coastal flavors, this authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is the perfect appetizer, light lunch, or summer meal. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and fresh cilantro are combined in a tangy tomato-lime cocktail sauce that is bright, savory, and incredibly satisfying.
Served ice-cold and garnished with lime wedges, this colorful seafood favorite delivers the perfect balance of citrus, freshness, and texture in every spoonful. One bite, and you'll feel like you're dining seaside with an ocean breeze and a cold drink in hand.
💾 Save this recipe for your next summer gathering, taco night, or healthy seafood lunch!
⏱️ **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
❄️ **Chill Time:** 20 minutes
⌛ **Total Time:** 35 minutes
🍽️ **Servings:** 4
# # # Ingredients
# # # # For the Seafood & Veggies
* 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
* 1 ripe avocado, diced
* 1 large tomato, diced
* ½ cucumber, peeled and finely diced
* ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
* 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
* ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
# # # # For the Tangy Cocktail Sauce
* 1 cup tomato juice or Clamato
* ½ cup ketchup
* 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
# # # # For Garnish
* Lime wedges
* Fresh cilantro sprigs
* Saltine crackers or tostadas, for serving
# # # Instructions
# # # # 1. Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
# # # # 2. Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato juice or Clamato, ketchup, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
# # # # 3. Combine Everything
Pour the tangy tomato-lime sauce over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and infused with flavor.
# # # # 4. Add the Avocado
Carefully fold in the diced avocado. Mixing it in last helps maintain its creamy texture and beautiful chunks throughout the cocktail.
# # # # 5. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for **20–30 minutes** to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
# # # # 6. Serve
Spoon the chilled shrimp cocktail into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with whole shrimp, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve with crispy saltine crackers or crunchy tostadas for the ultimate authentic experience.
✨ Bright citrus, juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a refreshing tomato-lime broth make this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for warm-weather entertaining, beach-inspired dinners, or healthy meal prep.