cóctel de camarones

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San Jose, CA
Updated on May 30, 2016

I used to order this regularly at my favorite Mexican restaurant. After much experimentation, this is a very close version. They serve it in a fish bowl type glass and even though I classified it as an appetizer...It is a meal in itself!

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cooked shrimp coarsly chopped - except 12 for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro, fresh finely chopped
  • 1 - 1/2 cups tomato & clam juice cocktail
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce - or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled pitted and dices
  • - salt to taste

How To Make cóctel de camarones

  • Step 1
    Directions for 6 servings. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Stir in garlic, red onion, and cilantro
  • Step 2
    Mix in tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, lime juice, hot sauce and horseradish. Season with salt
  • Step 3
    Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate 2-3 hours. Serve in a large bowl or ladle into individual bowls. Garnish with 2 whole shrimp per bowl

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Fish

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