Shrimp cocktail is a classic Mexican dish that combines the freshness of seafood with a spicy and flavorful sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe will allow you to prepare a delicious shrimp cocktail in a matter of minutes, ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying as an appetizer at a special meal.
Below you will find our recipe
Ingredients | Qty |
Catsup Sauce | 300 grams |
Witch sauce | 90 ml |
Olive Oil | 30 ml |
Olive Oil | 60 ml |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Freshly ground black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
Cooked shrimp | 600 grams |
Chopped onion | ¼ piece |
Chopped Habanero pepper | 3 to 4 pieces |
Chopped cilantro | 2 tbsp. |
Avocado | 1 piece |
Crackers | c/s to serve. |
Instructions
- In a pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they are pink and cooked through. Then, drain them and set aside.
- While the shrimp cool down a bit, prepare the cocktail sauce. In a bowl, mix finely chopped habanero with chopped onion. Add the "bruja" sauce and lemon juice, and mix well.
- Incorporate the ketchup into the previous mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cut the avocado into cubes and reserve a few slices for garnish.
- In another bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with the prepared sauce and avocado.
- Serve the shrimp cocktail in individual glasses, adding the remaining avocado to each portion and a small drizzle of olive oil on top.
- For a final touch, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a few slices of habanero, if you desire some extra heat.
And there you have it! Enjoy this refreshing and delicious shrimp cocktail, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 3 to 4 portions.
Notes: Serve with crackers.
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