This Colombian Shrimp Cocktail is simple to make, refreshing and the perfect appetizer to serve during a hot day. Cocktail de Camarón is a traditional Colombian dish, popular in the Coasts of Colombia.
Cóctel de Camarones or Colombian-Style Shrimp Cocktail is one of my sister’s favorite appetizers. I have fantastic memories of the food I grew up with and this shrimp cocktail is one of them because of my close relationship with my sister. In my last trip to Colombia every time we went out to eat she always asked for the same appetizer and we shared it, just like when we were little girls. This is a great way to cook, a simple, quick and elegant appetizer for your friends. Keep this Coctel de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve.
What You’ll Need To Make Colombian Shrimp Cocktail?
Shrimp, limes, red onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, pepper, hot sauce, parsley or cilantro. In the recipe card below you'll find exact amounts, preparation and video for this recipe.
Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 pound large cooked shrimp shelled and deveined
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to your taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce optional
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, red onion, lime juice, hot sauce, olive oil and parsley.
- Add the cooked shrimp and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve with Saltine crackers or patacones and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
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More easy shrimp recipes:
Shrimp Soupy Rice (Arroz Caldoso de Camarones)
Creole and Coconut Shrimp (Camarones a la Criolla con Coco)
Sassysara
I have never used mayo or hot sauce in cocktail sauce. Usually I opt for horseradish. Interesting, I will have to try it.
Erica
Thank you for your comment and enjoy this dish.
Silvia
Hola Erica.
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Wendy
Thank you for this recipe! This is exactly how I remember eating the shrimp cocktail in Colombia. I'm American with both parents being from Colombia and very much enjoy my traditional Colombian dishes! Thanks for this website! Now I can try out the recipes without calling my mother in NY for the recipes.
Carmen
Thank you for your recipes. They are exactly like the ones I've eaten in Colombia when visiting my mom's family. For some reason I can't find food as delicious as this at local Colombian restaurants, so I make them whenever I can. I'm treating my friends to the shrimp cocktail and empanadas with aji tonight. They are in for a treat. Thanks again!
ruth
What a fantastic way of making an old classic
Luz Adriana
This is the recipe!! Thanks!!
Jenn
This site is a wonderful collection of traditional Colombian food recipes, I also love all the dishes inspired by our cuisine.thanks.
Monica
This coctel de camarones is delicious. Thank you for sharing your Colombian recipes.
Rachel Shimon
Hi,
This looks YUMMY!!! I’m drooling, I just can’t wait to try this at home.
Thank you so much for sharing this awestruck recipe.
Keep sharing:)