Shrimp Cocktail in Pink Sauce
Shrimp cocktail in pink sauce is a classic dish of Latin American cuisine, especially popular in countries like Mexico and Peru. It consists of cooked shrimp served in a pink sauce based on ketchup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and other condiments, offering a delicious balance between sweet and spicy. It is a refreshing and tasty starter, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the shrimp cocktail:
• 500 grams of large shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce to serve (optional)
For the pink sauce:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce (optional, to add a spicy touch)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
Before making shrimp cocktail in pink sauce, make sure you have cooked shrimp and a pink sauce ready to mix. Enjoy your cocktail!
Preparation
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked and peeled shrimp with the lemon juice. Let marinate for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
• In another bowl, mix all the pink sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and horseradish sauce if you want a spicy touch. Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of horseradish and lemon sauce according to your flavor preference.
• In the bowl with the marinated shrimp, add the chopped red onion, bell peppers, celery and cilantro. Mix everything carefully.
• Add the pink sauce to the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Stir well to make sure all the ingredients are coated with the sauce.
• Optionally, you can serve the shrimp cocktail in individual glasses on iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves for a more elegant presentation.
• Refrigerate the shrimp cocktail for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend and cool properly.
Ready! Now you have a delicious shrimp cocktail recipe in pink sauce to enjoy as an appetizer or starter. You can decorate with lemon slices and fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
