Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Main Dishes | Mexican cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

Peeled Cooked Shrimp - 19.4 oz
Salt - 2 tablespoons
Activated Baking Soda - a pinch
Lime Juice - 6 tablespoons
Spanish onions - 8.5 oz
Passata Tomato Sauce - 7½ tablespoons
Ketchup - 1½ cups
Cilantro - 3 tablespoons
Orange juice concentrate - 2 tablespoons
Mild Chili Spice - 1 piece
Raisins - to taste
Avocado - 1 piece
Fajitas sauce - 1 teaspoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

In a large bowl, salt the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and sprinkle with baking soda. Leave in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of lime juice, onion, tomato paste, ketchup, cilantro, orange juice, and chili pepper.

Step 3

In a pot, combine 2.3 liters of water, the remaining (2 tablespoons) lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of salt. Add the shrimp and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the shrimp are cooked, reduce the heat to 76.67°C.

Step 4

Drain the water from the shrimp and rinse under cold running water. Cut the shrimp into 1.5 cm pieces. Place the shrimp in the bowl with the sauce and mix to coat them. Top with avocado and serve immediately, garnished with raisins, along with hot sauce.