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Fresh Shrimp Cocktail — traditional dish from Veracruz, Mexico
Starter Fish & Seafood

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Fresh Shrimp Cocktail

How to order / say it
Say it Coctel de Camarones — [kohk-TEL deh kah-mah-ROH-nayz]
Order I'd like the shrimp cocktail, please.
Locally Quisiera el cóctel de camarones, por favor.
Say locally

A refreshing seafood cocktail with shrimp, lime, and tomato sauce.

Why try it?

This cocktail is a reflection of the coastal bounty and love for fresh seafood dishes in Mexican cuisine. It’s a delightful starter or snack on a warm Cancun day.

How it tastes

Crisp shrimp with tart lime and tangy tomato sauce, balanced with the crunch of fresh vegetables, provides a refreshing and slightly spicy experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Shrimp cocktails became popular in Mexico in the early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of seafood availability and coastal resorts. It showcases the Mexican ability to infuse local flavor into a global dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 250 g shrimp
  • 🥣 200 ml tomato sauce
  • 🍋 50 ml lime juice
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🌿 30 g cilantro
  • 🥕 1 avocado

Method

  1. 1 Boil shrimp until pink and then cool.
  2. 2 Mix tomato sauce with lime juice and chopped onion.
  3. 3 Combine the cooked shrimp with the mixture.
  4. 4 Top with cilantro and diced avocado before serving.

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