Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Coctel Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time30m
Serves4

agua chile rojo, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, crema, fresh horseradish

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Agua Chile Rojo Sauce

For Serving

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Clean the Shrimp

    Rinse the shrimp under cold water, remove shells and devein them if necessary. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Blanch the Shrimp

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Making the Agua Chile Rojo Sauce

  1. 3

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice according to your preference.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 5

    Slice the Cucumber

    Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then slice it into thin half-moons.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Cut the avocado into cubes.

  3. 7

    Chop the Cilantro

    Rinse the cilantro under cold water, shake off excess water, and chop it coarsely.

Combining the Ingredients

  1. 8

    Mix the Components

    In a large bowl, combine the blanched shrimp, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and the agua chile rojo sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

  2. 9

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt to your liking.

Serving the Dish

  1. 10

    Plate the Coctel

    Serve the shrimp coctel in individual bowls or a large serving dish. Drizzle with crema on top.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

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