A Summer's Night Shrimp Cocktail
A Summer's Night Shrimp Cocktail is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position a rack on the top level of the oven, about 4 inches from the broiler.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition a rack on the top level of the oven, about 4 inches from the broiler.
Turn on the broiler.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the tomato halves on it, cut side down.
Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and slightly charred.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Combine 4 quarts of the water, 1/4 cup of the lime juice, and 2 tablespoons salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes, until they are fully cooked.
They should be bright pink-orange, curled, and firm but not hard.
Immediately drain the shrimp into a colander and hold under running cold water for about 1 minute.
Drain well, transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until cold.
To make the cocktail sauce, combine the roasted tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 cup water, the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, the adobo sauce, the honey, the garlic, the Worcestershire sauce, and the pepper in a blender and puree on high speed until smooth.
Season to taste with salt.
Pour the sauce into a large ceramic or glass bowl.
Add the shrimp, avocado, cucumber, onion, diced tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Stir gently to mix.
Serve in tall glasses or sundae glasses with long spoons and accompany with the crackers.
Pass the lime wedges at the table.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.