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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

“A refreshing and authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail with plenty of spicy flavors makes a perfect starter or a light meal. Serve it chilled with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and clam-tomato juice so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge.”

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2012

This was my first time ever making Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, my Mexican boyfriend requested it. I doubled the Clamato, added 1/2 cup of onion instead of 1/3 cup, and added 1 clove minced garlic. It was success!! Him & his friend devoured the whole thing in one sitting. Served with saltine crackers, extra lime & extra avocado on the side. Thank u Thank u!!! This is a keeper.

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us3girlsinCali

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Santa Clarita, California, USA

Living In: Palmdale, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2012

Great authentic recipe! I add a little shrimp water (water used to boil shrimp) to the mix as well. Try it with picante Clamato next time for added flavor. Thanks for such a refreshing recipe. This is a keeper.

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Linda N.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2013

Made this recipe for a New Years Eve party and it was the hit of the party! I plan to make it again and try some of the variations. My friends could not get enough of it. Good thing I had made a double batch.

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Scott

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2013

This recipe is great as is. I also make this a lot during the summer. I use all above ingredients and also use the shrimp stock that I end up with after cooking my shrimp. I don't add the lime juice, hot sauce or jalapeño to the cocktail- I usually serve these on the side so my family can add to their taste. Serve with tortilla chips- or saltine crackers... =)

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irene

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2013

A friend of mine recently prepared a similar recipe for her book club. I tried it and it was delicious. I found this recipe and thought I would try it for Super Bowl Sunday as a "healthy" alternative to all the junk food being served. Absolutely LOVED it! It's very fresh tasting with all the chopped veggies in it. Be sure to dice all your ingredients...especially the jalapeno. It will make all the difference in the world. We served it with thin corn tortilla chips and saltine crackers. I personally preferred the saltines. They made the flavors really shine. I will absolutely will make this again. I'm looking forward to serving it on the back patio this summer with some refreshing sangria!

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lmstellick

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2012

Loved it! My husband couldn't stop eating. However, I did not add the celery and cucumber.

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Jessica

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2012

Excellent! I've been wanting to duplicate this recipe for years. There's a market in East San Jose named Tropicana and they make the BEST Coctels de Camarones... now I can make them at home. I'm so excited to be able to do this myself now! My husband and son LOVED THEM tonight. Gracias Mexican Sweetheart, thank you for this recipe! I used everything listed and the shrimp water, and I had saltines with it, just PERFECT, just like Tropicanas! GRACIAS, GRACIAS!

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