Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail - How to Make a Mexican-Style Seafood Cocktail

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/255814/Mexican-Style-Shrimp-Cocktail/

[@JonJagsNee]

Those are literally the most perfect avocados I have ever seen. Who did you have to kill to acquire such beautiful fruits???

[@CalPeanut]

I'm Mexican and completely approve this method. ;)

[@flowercubs.4940]

ikr!

[@queenenails550]

CalPeanut agree

[@buckleyesqueveronica3655]

Ever try Clamato as the liquid ? My husband swears by it for his.

[@merher]

Avocado I'd NOT optional. it's necessary!

[@jay7sa]

John is the best, i can't believe i learned how to make tortillas from a white guy from California

[@chrisz6429]

+Nitasha Mccluskey, you are so cute girl.

[@lionharehart]

Finally, an authentic Mexican recipe...having said that, your two carnitas recipes are an awesome alternative to deep frying with delicious results!!

[@MrRockfish01]

He's got a carnitas video???

[@JakeLovesSteak]

He's got two of them!

[@leowatkins1518]

WHY do people have such a problem with ketchup being used? If you knew some of the legitimate shortcuts and ingredients used in all of your favourite restaurants then you'd be surprised. Ketchup is essentially stewed and concentrate tomatoes, spices, sugar, and vinegar, if he'd have added those ingredients separately you'd have all gone "OMG HE So0o0o authentic LOL". Sometimes adding raw tomato to things like this can be a little bit bitter/not sweet enough, so ketchup is an ideal tomato product to add right? The amount of Indian curries, or Mexican chillis that you've eaten that've had ketchup in without you knowing is a surprisingly high amount Im telling you.

[@Howitzer-Rain]

For anyone trying to figure out which is the sauce its called (Cholula)

[@elpatotengu31]

Thank you!!!

[@jtrujillo1978]

I'm debating whether it's "Cholula" or "Tamazula" hot sauce. I'd use Cholula. Lol!

[@avstryker]

Thank you ... I thought it was Frank's Red Hot. P.S. I'm terrible with rhymes.

[@arlynnoel]

Thanks for the tip. Like a lot of folks, my go-to hot sauce had always been Tobasco; then I started to make my own. But, it's good to have alternatives. BTW Cholula has an impressive web page.

[@Howitzer-Rain]

I guess we will just have to wait until Chef John replies, if he does.

[@robertholtz]

Chef, you NAILED this dish. This style of shrimp cocktail is a longtime favorite. Cooking the shrimp in clam juice is ingenious. Never seen that done before but I KNOW it just has to be delicious. Clam juice rocks. I was hoping you'd add avocado and you did not disappoint. Have you ever tried adding in some scallops as well? I went to a Spanish restaurant once that made a mixed seafood cocktail with shrimp, scallops, and calamari. Outstanding.

[@TomKattt]

I can't wait to try this. I LOVE a good Mexican shrimp cocktail. Spicy, fresh, yummy. I want to make this!

[@DJBobalu]

Cóctel de Camarones has been a favorite of mine for many years. I often make it at home, but never thought about cooking the shrimp in the clam juice to create an infusion. Can't wait to try this method. Great video chef.

[@timbo7873]

da best cooking channel on YT!!!

[@kenjiswb1499]

OhMyWord!!! This is Soooooo good! The first time we had this was in our favorite local Mexican restaurant, one of our friends ordered it and we where amazed! Everything time we returned we had to order it. This turned out even better....! Love your blog, love the recipe!! Definitely enjoyed!!!!

[@CantrellBeau]

Great recipe Chef Juan! Although not traditional, I use Heinz Chili Sauce for a slightly thicker base instead of ketchup. I also love to add some cooked chopped baby octopus to the mix. If available, float a raw oyster on the top for a truly devine experience. Tasty!

[@videogamegirl81]

Chef John, you big hairy wonder-beast in the kitchen, I love your videos.

[@PumpkinPails]

I've never had it with cucumber and celery before, but I bet it adds a nice crunch to the cocktail. I'm gonna have to make this later on today, this video got me craving it really bad.

[@Regolith86]

The Mexican food restaurants around here serve these with octopus and a bunch of other seafoods in addition to the shrimp and call it campechana.

[@hector-m-carrillo]

That's a different dish this is simply coctel de camaron

[@redpandapanda7464]

Is anyone else in love with his voice

[@alinamadrid36]

I strongly suggest using serrano instead of jalapeño :)

[@klab2125]

Poblanos are also a good substitute if you don't want it as spicy and just want a tiny kick.

[@elisabethblackwood3921]

Chef John you should offer your own cooking utensil set! I would buy a freakishly small wooden spoon and a spoonula from you!

[@familymore8794]

Great now I want a shrimp cocktail! Anyone else 😏 💕

[@repomandan07]

My family thinks Im an amazing chef. My secret is Chef John. I've always got something for that nightly question. ...what's for dinner and it turns out wonderful each time. Can't thank him enough.

[@samuzII-V-I]

Usually in Colombia we mix the ketchup with some mayonnaise resulting in that tasty pink-ish sauce that goes well with the color of the shrimps as well. We don't tend to use jalapeños but this recipe looks great!

[@TheShanthanC]

That's a gorgeous avocado!

[@loveydoveywomanH20]

"You do not want to eat a Mexican cocktail that has no chill." 😂

[@jlunde35]

Great summertime garden recipe. This has to be delicious and healthy. Thank you food genius.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

So beautiful Chef! You are an inspiration of creativity. I have been a fan for years.

[@longhairbear]

That shrimp cocktail is very popular here in Palm Springs, with many places vying for the best. Actually, they are all great!

[@chucklehead2000]

"Rhymes w Hallelujah" that's why I love you, man.

[@nallelyposada8445]

I'm Mexican and I've never seen shrimp cocktail made like lol😆 clam juice? Celery? Red onions? Peppers? Lol sorry! Looks delicious though😍 the way my mom does it though❤️ tha best🙌🏽 lol

[@jonathanhernandez9181]

Don't worry Jon he's probably from New Mexico. You know the one in America. What Mexican doesn't put cilantro on civiche is beyond me.

[@rikkaizawa]

I was raised in a mexican household too and we never put vinegar, cucumber, and red onions in our shrimp cocktail, we would put white or yellow. We used a lot of lime and Frank's red hot because of the flavor.

[@FedericoBlee]

I am mexican and i approve this video. You can see my approval cause i already lick twice the screen

[@jeffward1106]

Oh my God, I never knew that this existed! Gotta make up for lost time. 🙂

[@regiopazzo]

I love it when you change the cadence of your speech... rare as it is

[@joannelebron3615]

I've never had a mexican shrimp cocktail with celery but I definitely have to try this recipe

[@wineh9227]

I love your combination of Mediterranean, Spanish, Arabic and Indian cuisine. Awesome :)

[@tattva16]

It's pretty much an accurate rendition of a cocktail, but the overall result it's more of a Sinaloa style ceviche. The shrimp in a cocktail are never chopped, it's very soupy like, meaning it has much more broth in there, there's no celery and no chopped chillies, it's pretty much the seafood of your preference (octopus, shrimps, oysters, etc) diced tomatoes, diced red onions, chopped cilantro, they fill a chabela cup with the water where the shrimp was cooked, and put a dollop of ketchup. People add lemon and hot sauces to they're taste. I was hoping you didn't add parsley, like much foreing people cooking Mexican food do. It's very rare for a Mexican to use parsley on very Mexican dishes. If it's fresh cold seafood, it has cilantro on it. all in all you did very well Chef John, if you want i can give you my secret recipe of the best Aguachile you'll ever have. Cheers!

[@TessCooks4u]

Chef John, that looks sensational! Great recipe and enjoyed. :)

[@13TheDobots13]

Beautiful Chef! You made my mouth water, bien provecho! 🇲🇽

[@jackpast]

Looks great, Chef. Thanks! Love the clam juice playing double duty.

[@gabyochoa7805]

My mom makes shrimp cocktail all the time and I've never tried it, I may just have to give this one a shot!

[@annhaynesparker]

LOVE this cocktail and now see how to make it outstanding!

[@PhoenixCustomPrimiti]

That sounds awesome. Now I want to go to the Mexican restaurant around the corner and sit down to a bowl of this.

[@msrainbowcris]

Im mexican. In Yucatan people usually add orange soda to that sauce. Its great!

[@rnddivboy6216]

it make me feel hungry...chef John...let me try it right now, ..well,not good as you chef John..😆😆 I loves all your favorite recipes.....

[@asaldanapr]

My mouth was a puddle watching this. I was taught by an Equatorian to make a similar seviche without the celery and cucumber and substituting the clam juice with orange juice and it's also to die for. You should try it with the orange juice too.

[@djlive408]

Another secret ingredient my father used to add is the juice from the jalpeño can. It's vinegary and spicy and gives it that extra kick if you like spicy.

[@SmoothiieLover29]

Greetings from Panama chef John!! I love your recipes!!

[@catieandthebopeeps]

Absolutely beautiful! I recently visited the Central Valley in CA and had a huge dish of Campechana, much like this, but with octopus as well! It was heavenly! I'll have to make some asap! 😍

[@arlynnoel]

Dynamite dish, Chef! I just happen to have a package of certified sustainable whole wild "crevettes" in the freezer. Clam juice is unavailable where I live, so I'll use the heads and shells to make the poaching liquid instead. I can't wait ti try it! Thanks.

[@TheLlopez112502]

You got it right with the shrimp cocktail. I just use extra lemon juice instead of brine.

[@neharoxx1]

chef John's reflection in the spoon when he served the cocktail :')

[@neharoxx1]

@6:49*

[@TyRice1995]

So? He done plenty of videos showing his face.

[@duffersweeney]

ahhh yea so he is in fact Mr.Blobby after all

[@BillSchafer48]

Viva, Chef Juan! Delicioso.

[@klab2125]

So...... good! And truly authentic.

[@PaiviProject]

Wow. Amazing looking shrimp cocktail. I sure would like to enjoy that ! :)

[@babyshock93]

Chef john is the kind of guy who puts cayenne in every single thing, even in his cakes. But they will still taste darn good!

[@mrtodd3620]

I may not be first to post, but I am first to make it, for a dinner party, and everyone loved it.

[@Shazzner]

In San Antonio this is usually served with hot corn tortillas, perfect for the summer!

[@OldManCookin]

OMG... Chef!! That looks Awesome... Yum! :)

[@Beachdragon99]

I had this recently and it was amazing.

[@ingeborg-anne]

Ohhhh. Clever avocado technique!

[@daniireland1985]

I was freaking out when there was no avocado. then you redeemed yourself. Lol. looks yum

[@HeyitsUnotMe]

Love this .... I'm so hungry

[@hippy9835]

I LOVE THAT SPOON !!!!

[@rogereriksen2472]

I really don't care for avocados so I am going to try this without them & use vodka to thin rather that pickle brine. Or is tequila better for this dish? Thanks.

[@MikeKilo1969]

I love avocado, but your vodka idea is amazing!! Maybe a touch of horseradish as well.

[@avstryker]

Great Idea ... I am going to also try this ,but I am eliminating everything except the vodka and lime.

[@rinnagain5690]

My family and I love your videos and blog Chef John! Thank you! Have you ever made curry buns?

[@nsal1700]

I've never made mexican shrimp cocktail like this. I shall have to give it a try.

[@Johnnymac66]

I love you Chef John!

[@vickyvonstein2331]

Thanks Jon, before serving can I put it in the food processor to smooth out any lumps?

[@pelogadi76]

Totally amazing, Thanks for sharing :)

[@yoyotunes54]

I make one similar to this I use Clamato instead though, which has clam juice too

[@johnl119]

When I first saw the title for this recipe I was like...meh, but then when I saw the whole video I was like... I just got to make this now!!!

[@jaimehdzj22]

Mexican approved !

[@n0etic_f0x]

As a Texan, I must say this is fantastic

[@angietoledo8547]

that looks good. though my family uses clamato.and I feel the cucumber gives it a weird taste. still yummy looking.

[@kaycupcakes2475]

Perfect making this for Canadian thanksgiving this weekend!

[@mabeliita]

I don't even like seafood but this looks so appetizing

[@chynii-dreamer]

I love love your recipes and your humour... please say hi chef 😊

[@metorphoric]

I love you, Chef John!

[@kdeeznuttz]

your the bizzness Chef John🖒

[@monkeypaw09]

Yassss this is the best omg

[@shesikags]

Cheeeeeeefff, are you making a recipe from my country???? ¡Niiiiiceeeee! :) 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@rharris8890]

excellent usage of the word concasse, chef john

[@shawnise311]

So is this like a cold soup or do you eat it with chips? I've never seen this before and am honestly asking. Looks Great

[@jessechavez89]

i usually put clamato in it instead of clam juice, looks so good though.

[@trmdp9006]

Can I replace the clam juice with tequila

[@____._____.]

can I replace everything with tequila

[@brunelle15]

Ok that looks amazing... Being Canadian, and a Bloody Caesar enthusiast, I nearly always have Clamato Juice on hand. What if I used that to cook the shrimps instead of plain clam juice (and maybe use less ketchup later) would that work? Also, what if, after taking out the shrimps, I add the leftover shells and boiled those for 15-30 minutes in that liquid, that would intensify the shrimp flavor, would it be a good idea? or am I over doing it? Anyway, thank you Chef John for all the good recipes!

[@hayleyduff]

can't say i've ever tried this. wish i was more daring haha

[@PockASqueeno]

Huh, I've never seen or had anything like this. I've eaten the American version of shrimp cocktail plenty of times but never made it. Is the main difference between the American and Mexican versions the jalapeños and avocado?

[@karijane]

might try clam juice never heard of that my family uses clamato and v8

[@josesaavedra260]

spot on my friend!

[@giuxbr222]

any substitutes for the clam juice? maybe lager?

[@rochellerochelleremy]

Hi Chef John, can I do this a few days ahead and leave the shrimp marinating? Or would that ruin the texture?

[@onigiriizumi3753]

Chef John, did you ever try make sambal belacan? The color and texture just remind me of it

[@youaremysong098]

when i'm making any seafood saviche i don't cook it coz the acidity will cook the seafood itself. but anyways i'm going to try to make this shrimp cocktail :))))) looks yummy!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That looks really tasty.

[@debbiedennis5269]

Yeah!! My wish! Thank you!

[@dagonitex8334]

I'm Mexican, and I honestly didn't know there was other kinds of shrimp cocktails besides this

[@acbeaumo]

I want to eat this, but it's slightly fancier than I'm accustomed to. I wouldn't know when would be a good opportunity to make it.

[@hannya4240]

something tells me i should know the brand of that hot sauce but i dont can someone please tell me which one is it? thanks beforehand

[@shespartan]

Nicolas Alberto Reyes Guevara cholula probably

[@Warbler36]

Nicolas Alberto Reyes Guevara its Cholula

[@tasnimquaiyum561]

Cholula hot sauce