Recipe of Shrimp cocktail
This dish is a classic, and now you can prepare it at home. We will teach you how to prepare a shrimp cocktail, a fundamental piece in your meetings or parties. Shrimps are already very tasty, they are low in calories and with the right preparation, they can become an unforgettable cocktail. To accompany this dish, it might be interesting to prepare a special drink. If you want, you can accompany him with a black pearl, and you'll be the envy as
a host.Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
10 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Seafood
Ingredients
- 500 g of shrimp.
- 1 liter of water.
- 1 ripe tomato cut into small cubes.
- 1 large onion cut into feathers.
- 1 medium bell pepper cut into julienne strips.
- 1 avocado cut into large cubes.
- 1 cup of ketchup.
- 1 clove of Garlic.
- Juice of 3 lemons.
- 1 lemon cut into slices for decoration.
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce.
- ¼ cup of fresh coriander cut into very small pieces.
- 1 pinch of salt.
- Pepper to taste.
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Instructions:
- Peel and clean the shrimp very well.
- In a pot, add the water, add the shrimp with the garlic and cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Reserve ½ cup of the shrimp broth.
- In a bowl, add the shrimp, tomato, onion, paprika and coriander.
- Add the hot sauce and ketchup, mix the ingredients very well and then add the shrimp broth together with the lemon juice and the avocado, continue mixing until all the liquid is integrated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the cocktail in glasses and garnish with lemon slices.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Shrimp cocktail and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Shrimp cocktail to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 3 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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