Cóctel de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail ) for Two

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2019

Cóctel de camarón is more flavorful—and more fun—than the American classic.

SERVES 2

TIME 45 minutes

Cóctel de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail ) for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This popular Mexican dish consists of cooked shrimp tossed with chopped vegetables in a bright tomato sauce. For shrimp that were tender, not rubbery, we cooked them using residual heat. Bringing the cooking water to a full boil before addi...

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