Shrimp cocktail with pink sauce is a classic dish of Latin American cuisine, especially popular in countries such as Mexico and Peru. It consists of cooked shrimp served in a pink sauce made from ketchup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and other seasonings, providing a delicious balance of sweet and spicy. It is a refreshing and tasty appetizer, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
For the shrimp cocktail:
1 pound cooked, shelled shrimp
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 green bell 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 or romaine lettuce, for serving (optional)
For the pink sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tomato sauce (ketchup)
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce (optional, for a spicy touch)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Before making a shrimp cocktail with pink sauce, make sure you have cooked the shrimp and pink sauce ready to mix. Enjoy!
