Cocktel de Camaron Recipe
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Cocktel de Camaron

By: Melissa Sakmar 
"During a summer in Veracruz, Mexico I learned how to make this street-fare staple. Sounds rather strange but it tastes wonderful and goes great with Corona®!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Seabreeze
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup orange-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers

Directions

  1. Chop the shrimp into smaller pieces and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the avocado and cilantro. In a separate bowl, stir together the orange soda and ketchup until the foaming stops. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. It should be soupy. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors before serving with saltine crackers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 335 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 109mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by jramos8857   view full review
My husband is from Veracruz Mexico, and has been making this for years. We all love it, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Jackeline C. Moreno   view full review
I use clamato instead orange flavored drink. I also dice tomatoes,jalepenos,onions and add it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by bpalmer   view full review
This is delicious and was loved by all both times that i served it. The 2nd time I used 1/3 C....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by JAK3G   view full review
I was looking for a recipe similar to ceviche and when I came across this I thought it sounded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by TheHottestDog   view full review
This was fantastic...I prepared it as written..Easy to make and the whole family ate it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by DiamondGirl amanecer   view full review
Good recipe. I added tomatoes and jalapeno. I ate it with tortillas.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Kathy   view full review
This so simple to make, and quite tasty. However, I added some chopped onion and tomato to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by COOKINKIWI   view full review
This was pretty good. Prepared exactly as written. Good enough to serve to guests, which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2010 by spotlightnow   view full review
Intrigued by the orange pop and ketchup mixture I had to try this recipe. I don't know if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by PARKER313   view full review
Fantastic! I made this last night, adding the jalapenos as suggested. This was a great...

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