When the hot season starts and Lent arrives, Mexicans think of nothing else but a good shrimp cocktail with crackers, a spicy shrimp broth, or some ceviche tostadas. And let me tell you, if you haven't tried the shrimp cocktail from Kiwilimon, you're missing out on a lot.

Although there are countless options on the internet, Kiwilimon's shrimp cocktail recipes are the best, so here we share 3 cocktails for you to make at home today. Enjoy!

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3 shrimp cocktail recipes

The shrimp cocktail is a classic that must not be missing from your table during the hottest time of the year and also during Lent. It is characterized by the combination of fresh and ocean flavors and goes very well with tostadas and crackers.
If you want to learn how to make shrimp cocktail in different ways, you can't miss these 3 step-by-step recipes, as each has a unique flavor twist. Let us know which one you liked the most!

Acapulco-style shrimp cocktail

This is the famous shrimp cocktail made with orange soda. Here is the complete list of ingredients!

For the cocktail:

• 1/2 onion

• 2 tomatoes

• 2 serrano chilies

• 1/2 bunch of cilantro

• 4 cups of pacotilla shrimp

For the cocktail sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups of ketchup

• 1 cup of tomato puree

• 1/4 cup of olive oil

• 1/2 cup of orange soda

• 1/2 cup of orange juice

• 1/2 cup of lime juice

• 1 tsp. of seasoning sauce

• 1 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and pepper

For garnish:

• Onion

• Cilantro

• Avocado

• Crackers

Preparation

1. Chop the onion, tomato, serrano chili, and cilantro. Place everything in a bowl and mix.
2. Pour in the ketchup, tomato puree, olive oil, orange soda, orange juice, lime juice, seasoning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and pacotilla shrimp, then season with salt and pepper and mix everything together. Refrigerate the shrimp cocktail.
3. Serve the Acapulco-style shrimp cocktail in a cocktail glass and garnish with onion, cilantro, avocado, and crackers.

Click to watch the video: https://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/camarones/recetas-de-coctel-de-camaron/coctel-de-camaron

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Shrimp cocktail with beer

Want to try something different? Look no further and prepare this shrimp cocktail with beer, as this drink gives it a unique touch. Try it and fall in love with its flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of pacotilla shrimp

• 1 cup of tomato

• 1/2 cup of red onion

• 1 tbsp. of serrano chili

• ¼ cup of cilantro

• 1/2 cup of avocado

• ¼ cup of lime juice

• 2 tbsp. of seasoning sauce

• 2 tbsp. of hot sauce

• 1 cup of ketchup

• 1/2 cup of clam juice

• 1 cup of beer

• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Mix the shrimp, tomato, red onion, serrano chili, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, seasoning sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, clam juice, beer, salt, and pepper.
2. Serve the shrimp cocktail and accompany it with crackers.

Click to watch the video: https://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/camarones/coctel-de-camarones-con-cerveza

Shrimp cocktail with ketchup

This shrimp cocktail recipe is easy, quick, and simple. Additionally, it includes a touch of olive oil, which balances the flavors very well. Try it!

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes

• 1/2 onion

• 2 serrano chilies

• 1/2 bunch of cilantro

• 2 cups of ketchup

• 1/2 cup of clam juice

• 2 tsp. of olive oil

• 3 cups of shrimp

• Avocado

• Crackers

• Lime juice

Preparation

1. Chop the tomato, onion, serrano chili, and cilantro.
2. Mix the ketchup, clam juice, olive oil, and chopped vegetables. Add the shrimp.
3. Pour into a cocktail glass, decorate with avocado, and accompany with crackers.

Click to watch the video: https://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/camarones/recetas-de-coctel-de-camaron/coctel-de-camarones-con-catsup

Now that you know, don't miss out on trying the 3 best shrimp cocktail recipes. You'll fall in love with the combination of fresh shrimp, cocktail sauce, fresh avocado, and cilantro. Enjoy!

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