Shrimp Cocktail Pacifico

Name: Shrimp Cocktail Pacifico
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled); 1 cup Ketchup; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Maggi sauce or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 jalapeño or serrano chile (finely chopped, or to taste); 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives (coarsely chopped ); 1/2 cup ripe tomato (seeded and chopped ); 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (chopped ); 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (chopped ); 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican, or 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh); 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt (or to taste); 1 ripe Mexican avocado (halved, pitted, meat scooped out and cubed); Tortilla chips (store-bought or homemade, or saltines)

Coctel de Camarones del Pacífico

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Cooking time

40 minutes

Rate this recipe

4.63 from 8 votes

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp peeled
1 cup Ketchup
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Maggi sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 jalapeño or serrano chile finely chopped, or to taste
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives coarsely chopped
1/2 cup ripe tomato seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Mexican, or 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh
1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt or to taste
1 ripe Mexican avocado halved, pitted, meat scooped out and cubed
Tortilla chips store-bought or homemade, or saltines

To Prepare

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain the shrimp and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the onion, chile, olives, tomato, parsley, cilantro, oregano and salt, and mix gently until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
When ready to serve, stir the avocado into the shrimp cocktail. Serve with tortilla chips or saltines.

Comments

133comments inShrimp Cocktail Pacifico

Teri

Jun 09

My son and I have made this over a dozen times and we double the recipe because it is so good! Thanks so much 🙂

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 10
  
  Yay! This is one of my favorite recipes as well Teri 🙂
  
Frank

May 14

This is the very best I’ve ever had.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 20
  
  Yay! So happy to hear Frank 😉
  
Sivette

Feb 17

Looks Delicious
Can’t wait to try
ThAnK YoU Love your recipes

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 27
  
  Thanks to you for following Sivette, let me know how did you like it!
  
Linda

Jan 28

I made this last night for a dinner party. Everyone was raving. Thanks for the delicious recipe! I’ll definitely be making it again and again!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 30
  
  So glad you and your friends enjoyed this recipe Linda 😉
  
Faith Martinez

Nov 27

Hi Pati,
I made this for appetizer for Thanksgiving. I didn’t have enough limes, so I added fresh orange juice and used the Cuisinart to grind the onion and some orange juice as I have non onion eaters. They didn’t even know the onions were there. It was truly a hit. Thank you so much for this recipe.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 29
  
  So glad to hear you and your family enjoyed my favorite way of eating shrimp, thanks for letting me know Faith!
  
Ann

Jul 06

I don’t know if you still read the comments but I’ve made this twice for my extended family parties and all have loved it. And it’s so easy to make and flavorful. I used bagged frozen shrimp as a cheat and Serrano peppers.

With a salad and home flan for dessert, it’s a Mexican fiesta night!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 09
  
  So glad you liked my favorite Coctel de Camaron Ann, yay!!!!!
  
Raul Basanta

Feb 14

Pati muchas gracias por la receta de cóctel de camarones Pacífico. Mi familia I llo nos encantó. Veo su programa todos los sábados desde Miami.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 08
  
  Me da mucho gusto que les haya gustado Raul, un abrazo para todos!
  
Terri N

Sep 18

This is the best shrimp cocktail I have ever had! I just love your show. I now have my husband watching. Just purchased your books. I’m so excited to try everything. Goal 2 a week 🤞🏻

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 26
  
  Yay, feel so happy that you guys are cooking all my recipes, wow!
  
Armando Campos No I've never been on here no dup.

Sep 17

Hola Pati como estas familia ohala todo bien. Pati I saw you this last week and you made Shrimp Coctel for your husband, I could not stand it, i had to go and buy all that you put into the coctel, I’ve made my coctel but yours was so delicious Gracias Pati saludos

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 26
  
  Thanks so much Armando, saludos!
  
Dennis Paulazzo

Aug 11

You were correct in saying “if you make half the recipe, make sure you make enough as you’ll get another helping. Thank you for posting this great recipe.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 11
  
  Haha, so glad you liked it Dennis!
  
Fred S. Weintraub

Aug 02

Hola!
I just made this and it was delicious!! I did have to omit the Cilantro, because my wife tastes it as soap, (very common) so I left it out and added some to my plate. I also served it with a little Tabasco for myself for some more heat.
All in all very easy and great!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 09
  
  Awesome Fred, so happy to hear you and your wife enjoyed your own version of this cocktail!
  
Bill Heaton

Jul 30

Pati, as always you are the best and your recipes are the best! Your Shrimp Cocktail recipe is just wonderful. Thank you so much, Bill

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 09
  
  So glad you like it Bill, thanks for the kind words!
  
Walt

Jul 30

watch you on PBS here in Austin …great show…love your sons with you on your program

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 09
  
  Thanks for your kindness Walt, un abrazo!
  
Sonia

Jul 29

Fantastic shrimp cocktail. My family is very picky about seafood but they loved the shrimp cocktail. Thank you

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 09
  
  My pleasure Sonia, so glad to read you all enjoyed it!
  
Kathleen

Jul 29

I am going to try this but would prefer to use fresh tomatoes and sugar if needed instead of buying a product. Thanks for all your great recipes and your creativity. I value and respect what you do.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 05
  
  Thanks so much for the kind words Kathleen!
  
LindY G

Jul 29

This sounds like the best Shrimp Cocktail ever, I love Shrimp Cocktail

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 05
  
  Yay, thank you!
  
Ray P

Jul 23

I have been making this for years, since I first saw it on your show. I get cravings for this dish. It’s the best I’ve ever had, it makes me happy! Thank you.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 16
  
  It makes me happy that it makes you happy Ray, yay!!!
  
Ray P

Jul 23

I have been making this for years, since I first saw it on your show. I get cravings for this dish. It’s the best I’ve ever had, it makes me happy!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 04
  
  It makes me happy that you like it so much Ray, yay!
  
Vane

Jun 18

Yumm!!! Gracias Pati!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 23
  
  Con gusto Vane 😉
  
Gina

Jun 18

What kind of Maggi sauce is it? I went to the store and found many versions: Aroma, Jugo, seasoning. What kind should I get? Does it matter.

Thank you in advance. Love love love everything you do!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 23
  
  Thanks so much Gina, I use Jugo Maggi 😉
  
Claude & Rich

Apr 21

Absolutely the best shrimp cocktail ANYWHERE!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 25
  
  Yay, thanks so much you guys!
  
Linda N.

Feb 03

Pati,
Starting the New Year 2022 out with this recipe. We already have had this a couple times for dinner yummy. It doesn’t matter what I make of yours it’s good. God bless yummy food😋

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 03
  
  This is one of my all time favorites Linda, enjoy!
  
Curt Melick

Dec 28

How do I scale this back for two people?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 28
  
  This recipe yields 6 servings so go ahead and half it, because you are going to want seconds, believe me 🙂
  
Alvin

Jul 30

Just made this for dinner tonight and it will be a repeat! So amazingly good! Muchos gracias, Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 11
  
  My pleasure Alvin, so glad you enjoyed it!
  
Delia

Jun 22

Made this for Father’s Day in our home. They absolutely love love this cocktail. Thank you so much.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 03
  
  One of my favorites as well Delia! Hope everyone had a great Father’s Day 😉
  
In South Carolina

May 28

After watching your show, I tried this and it was wonderful. I am NOT a cook and appreciated how quick and easy it was. Thank you.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 07
  
  So happy you liked it, thanks!
  
Tami

Apr 08

Another amazing one! Dinner last night with this, mmm, mmmm and MMMMMM!

Thanks again!
Tami and Ron

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 11
  
  Mmmm, que rico Tami and Ron, so glad you liked it!!
  
George

Mar 13

Do you have a recipe for Shrimp Cocktail like the kind they make in Veracruz ? I think they use Orange soda.
Thank you !
Where can I watch your shows, I used to watch on Amazon

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 20
  
  Hey George, I do not add orange soda to my cocktail but I know it is a very popular ingredient, I might try a recipe soon! The shows are still on Amazon Prime, all seasons from 3 to 9. You can also watch on your local PBS or Create Station 😉
  
Thuy

Mar 11

Love this recipe…it’s so delicious and fresh!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 20
  
  So happy to hear Thuy, thank you!!!
  
Charles Bloomer ("San Carlos Charlie")

Mar 11

A chef pal from Ixtapa always added Orange Crush to his coctel de camaron. It adds a little sweetness and citrus notes without additional acidity.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 20
  
  I’ve heard about this, yes! It is really yummy, thanks for sharing San Carlos Charlie 🙂
  
Pamela V Auguston

Mar 03

This is our favorite all time shrimp cocktail!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 07
  
  Yay! Thanks Pamela 😉
  
Jeff Campbell

Jan 26

How can I get the chocolate cake you made on Sugar for Hubby episode?

As well as the green salsa you put on the fish?

Really great sounding and I am sure tasting dishes.

Thanks

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 31
  
  So glad you liked these recipes Jeff, here are the links for you, enjoy! http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/nana-joses-flourless-chocolate-pecan-cake/ and http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/rodrigo-style-fish/
  
Jean

Dec 31

How long is this good, if kept refrigerated?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 13
  
  You can make it up to 12 hours ahead, Jean.
  
Silvia

Sep 07

My mom saw you make this on our local PBS last weekend and I of course had to make it the next day! Muy ricos!!!! Muchas gracias,

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 09
  
  I’m so glad you and your mom enjoyed the shrimp, Silvia.
  
Lori

Aug 11

I made this at our annual family vacation to South Padre Island. It was amazing eating it beach side! Soooo much better than my former version! I’ll never go back!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 12
  
  That sounds wonderful, Lori! I hope you had a lovely vacation.
  
Missy

Jun 23

We absolutely love this recipe! It reminds us of our lovely honeymoon we had in Mexico. We sometimes add chopped cucumber for an added bit of crunch! Thanks Patti!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 01
  
  Oh what a wonderful food memory…thanks for sharing, Missy!
  
Trisha Aranda

Apr 25

Made this for New Years Eve, most amazing Mexican Shrimp Cocktail EVER! All of my Peruvian friends ( they best ceviches in my opinion) LOVED it! Thanks Pati!
Making it again tonight for my sister and my parents! I am sure they are going to love it too!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 27
  
  Super! I hope your family loves it as much as your friends did, Trisha.
  
Cindy

Feb 15

This was the best shrimp cocktail I have ever eaten.

1. Pati
  
  Feb 18
  
  Thank you Cindy!
  
Maria

Nov 26

I made this as an appetizer to bring for a pot luck Thanksgiving Day dinner at my friend’s house. It was easy to make and was a definite hit! I added scallops with the shrimp and it was amazing! This is my second recipe that I’ve made after watching Pati’s show! Both were amazing!

1. Pati
  
  Nov 27
  
  Super!
  
Andy Werner

Nov 14

Excellent dish works well with talipia as ceviche base!

1. Pati
  
  Nov 15
  
  Thank you Andy!
  
cesar

Nov 05

gracias por la receta simpre la miro por pbs con mi esposa y ago sus recetas que simpre salen ricas especial mente este cocktel de camaron saludos desde Los Ángeles CA

1. Pati
  
  Nov 08
  
  Mil gracias, Cesar!
  
audrey

Jun 05

wow made this tonight for friends and one guy said this is exactly how my dad used to make it, but he added a little burgandy wine! they loved it. Thank you for the recipe!

1. Pati
  
  Jun 05
  
  Thank you for trying the recipe Audrey!
  
Martha

Feb 15

Gracias pati con este coktel bolvi loco a mi esposo y siempre quiere que lo prepare mmmm

1. Pati
  
  Feb 16
  
  Gracias!
  
Sandra serrano

Feb 11

Looks very good?

1. Pati
  
  Feb 13
  
  Thank you Sandra!
  
scott

Feb 11

Thanks for a great Recipe.

1. Pati
  
  Feb 13
  
  Thank YOU Scott!
  
Rose Boles

Feb 02

I have been trying to duplicate the Shrimp Cocktail we get at our favorite Mexican restaurant and this is it. We love it. Thanks Patti

1. Pati
  
  Feb 02
  
  Yay!
  
Elvia

Oct 31

Hola Pati, Just wanted to tell you that I made Shrimp Cocktail Pacifico for my husband and he loved it! Thanks for all those great recipes. Pati, when are you going to Uruapan, Michoacán? We enjoyed watching the show when you went to Morelia, Michoacán. Guess what? just like your family we also have taco night Delicioso!!God Bless my friend Elvia

1. Pati
  
  Nov 02
  
  So happy your husband loved the recipe, Elvia! I think everyone should have taco night! =)
  
jaz

Oct 16

hola! quiero decirte que disfruto mucho tus recetas, soy una michoacana radicando en houston…y tus recetas me recuerdan a las recetas de mi mama!
estoy por casarme, asi que proximamente estare cocinando muchas recetas tuyas para mi marido 🙂

1. Pati
  
  Oct 16
  
  Gracias!
  
Fran Pavelko

Jun 07

First time watcher, enjoyed your show, and recipes. Especially the . . ….Chocolate Flourless Cake fran

1. Pati
  
  Jun 08
  
  Thank you!!
  
Doris

Jun 07

Hola Pati!
Acabo de ver tu programa y quiero decirte que tienes un esposo encantador! I love you and your show! I will make the seafood recipes for my husband this Father’s Day!
Thank You!
Doris

1. Pati
  
  Jun 08
  
  Gracias!
  
maggie

Feb 18

Gracias Mil!!! I am going to make this flourless cake for my hubby and my sons!

Aleeta

Feb 14

Thank you so much Pati, I just love watching you make the most delicious recipes. You make everything sound, look and entertaining to watch. You just make it seem so fun.

Aleeta

1. Pati
  
  Feb 17
  
  Thank you!
  
Sara

Aug 26

Just made this after having seen the episode. I was worried my boyfriend would miss his clamato version but he said it was the best he’s ever had!! We love it!

1. Pati
  
  Aug 27
  
  Hi Sara, Thank you so much for trying it!!!
  
Mo

Jul 12

Just made this tonight for my boyfriend and it was delicious! Quick, easy and just like what we remember from our travels to Mexico!!!

1. Pati
  
  Jul 14
  
  Yay! Thank you for making it!!
  
Angela

Jul 10

Hi Pati

I enjoy watching Pati’s Mexican Table on Create Tv. You’ve taught me so much about cooking really good and healthy Mexican food.
Thank you so much.

Angela – New York

1. Pati
  
  Jul 11
  
  Thank you!!
  
Jackie

Jul 03

Pati,
Love the show and the inspiration. I look forward to making the traditional mexican recipes. Love the show, keep up the good work.

1. Pati
  
  Jul 03
  
  Will do! Thank you!
  
Monica R

Jun 23

OMG Patty I cannot stop eating this delicious shrimp cocktail. Absolutely love it.

1. Pati
  
  Jun 24
  
  Yay!!
  
Sela

May 28

I just love your show and all your great recipes.
Thank you…

1. Pati
  
  May 29
  
  Thank you for watching!!
  
Kathy

May 20

Hi Pati,

I am going to prepare my first Mexican Table meal over the long weekend! It’s going to be a big event. I am making the complete Sugar For Hubby meal for my own hubby. And cocktails of course!

Wish me luck! And thank you for the inspiration. I never thought I could cook delicious Mexican food until I saw your show!

Best wishes,
Kathy

1. Pati
  
  May 20
  
  So exciting, Kathy!!!! Hope he likes it as much as my hubby 🙂
  
Arch

May 15

Hi Pati! Watched your show for the first time last night!Your passion for cooking is contagious.Thank you for being generous and sharing your recipes ….AJ

1. Pati
  
  May 15
  
  Thank YOU for watching the show 🙂
  
gloria porras

May 03

HOLA PATI i just love your show! You have a Wonderful personality and all your recipes are great!!! Right now i saw the Morelia GAZPACHO SALAD and can not wait to try in my next family get together. Please keep the recipes coming. i also love the stories about MEXICO what a better way to learn as by seeing such wonderful places. THANK-YOU i can not wait for the next show. by the way your boys are great! i am glad that they also love to cook and that way they will have wonderful tales to tell. Bye for now gloria

1. Pati
  
  May 03
  
  Gloria, thank you! OF COURSE I will keep the recipes coming: keep on cooking!
  
Adriana

Apr 26

Pati, I am from Brazil. I lost the passion for cooking some years ago. You inspired me! Your recipes are wonderful. Mac and Cheese your style is one of my family’s favorite. Thank you. Adriana

1. Pati
  
  Apr 26
  
  Adraiana, get back in the kitchen!!! SO happy to hear you like my Mac and Cheese, it is popular around here too… Thank you for writing me!
  
Jose " Pepe " y Anacely Prieto

Apr 18

¡Hola Pati! Es la primera vez que te escribimos! Y solo te queremos decir que nos Encarta tus recetas. Nosotros somos una feliz pareja Cubana/Americana. Nos uncanta tu receta de coctel de camarones a lo Pacifico. Nosotros tambien somos costenos y mi especialidad es mariscos de todo tipo. Yo le agrego unas cositas extra como una salsita muy rica que es Jamaiquina llamada “PICKAPEPPA”, esta encluye como engredientes – vinagre de cana, azucar, tomatillos, cebollas, pacitas, sal de mar, jengibre, pimenteros, ajo, clavos, pimento negro, timo, mangos, cascaras de naranja. Tambien tiene muchos usos para sopas, pescado, carnes, asado de caza, mariscos, platos de quesos, ensaladas, y salsas. Agregale un poquito al coctel y veran la diferencia ! Maravilloso ! Buena suerte !

1. Pati
  
  Apr 20
  
  Ya me antojaste, gracias!
  
Nichole Jenks

Apr 12

Pati, Watched your show on PBS for the first time today…I LOVED IT AND I LOVE YOUR WONDERFUL PERSONALITY!! Headed to the market now and preparing Shrimp Cocktail Pacifico tonight. Thank you.

1. Pati
  
  Apr 16
  
  Thank you, Nichole!!
  
Mar

Feb 25

¡Pati! ¿Cómo se fue qué se te olvido que cocktail quiere decir coctél y no cocktail?

1. Pati
  
  Feb 25
  
  Jaja! Es el Spanglish world, tienes razón!
  
Nancy Taylor

Feb 22

Pati-Love, love, love the show! I am a native San Diegan currently living in Idaho. I so miss the wonderful, fresh food of Mexico and Baja, and your show allows me to recreate many of them. I can assure you that fabulous seafood and many of the Mexican dishes I grew up with are unavailable here. This shrimp dish reminds me of the great shrimp dishes I’ve had in Ensenada, Tijuana, and Mazatlan. Muchas gracias, y bon appetite!

1. Pati
  
  Feb 23
  
  Gracias, Nancy! I will try to add more seafood dishes…
  
SANDRA WAVE

Feb 16

HOLA PATY ACAVO DE MIRAR TU PROGRAMA EN LA TV Y INMEDIATAMENTE ME P– USE A BUSCARTE EN LA COMPUTADORA Y ENCONTRE TUS RECETAS ESTAN DE MARAVILLAS. HOY COSINARE EL COCKTAIL DE CAMARONES, Y NANA’S CHOCOLATE PECAN CAKE. EL PASTE SE ME HACE AGUA LA VOCA Y NI LO E COSINADO. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TU RECETAS. DIOS TE BENDIGA Y TE DE MAS SAVIDURIA PARA HAYUDAR A LOS QUE NO LA TENEMOS. LOVE AND KISSES!!

1. Pati
  
  Feb 16
  
  Sandra, que bueno que te gustan mis recetas, espero que las cocines y te gusten mucho más! Gracias por tu mensaje.

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