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Siempre Homemade

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 🦐

You’ve probably ordered shrimp cocktail at a Mexican restaurant before and have been disappointed but trust me this recipe is what you get when you make it right.

Cook
5 min

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs shrimp (deveined)
  • 1/2 bottle Clamato
  • 1 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 2 cups broth (the shrimp was cooked in)
  • 1 can orange soda
  • 1 bottle ketchup (whole bottle, about 3-4 cups)
  • 1/4 bottle Salsa buffalo (measure to your liking)
  • 1/4 bottle Salsa tapatío (measure to your liking)
  • 3-4 pieces cucumber (diced)
  • 4 pieces roma tomato (diced)
  • 1 piece white onion (diced)
  • 1-2 pieces avocado
  • 2 pieces serrano pepper (or jalapeños for less spice)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the shrimp for about 5 minutes until cooked through, they cook fast, remove from heat and reserve broth.

  2. 2

    Chop your veggies and combine everything together.

  3. 3

    Let it sit in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours so the flavors combine and serve with crackers or tostadas.