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Shrimp Cocktail Mexican Style Recipe

Inspired by La Cañita
Time30m
Serves4

Yucatan style with chipotles, tomatoes, avocados & cilantro

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Garnish

Method

Cooking Shrimp

1

Prepare the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

2

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the large shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.

3

Cool the Shrimp

Remove the shrimp from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Making Cocktail Sauce

4

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, ketchup, chopped cilantro, and salt.

5

Mix Well

Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembling the Dish

6

Combine Shrimp with Sauce

Add the cooled shrimp to the cocktail sauce and gently toss to coat the shrimp evenly.

7

Serve

Transfer the shrimp cocktail to a serving platter, top with diced avocado, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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