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Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Ensalada de camarón

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Shrimp Salad

Carmen Palomino @Carmen

Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Sometimes we prepare a shrimp cocktail or salad while waiting for Christmas dinner—it keeps us busy and is quick to make. This was my birthday dish.

Sometimes we prepare a shrimp cocktail or salad while waiting for Christmas dinner—it keeps us busy and is quick to make. This was my birthday dish.

Shrimp Salad

Carmen Palomino @Carmen

Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Sometimes we prepare a shrimp cocktail or salad while waiting for Christmas dinner—it keeps us busy and is quick to make. This was my birthday dish.

Sometimes we prepare a shrimp cocktail or salad while waiting for Christmas dinner—it keeps us busy and is quick to make. This was my birthday dish.

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Ingredients

25 minutes

Serves 2 to 4 servings

2.2 pounds (1 kilogram)small cooked shrimp
Juice of 3 limes
1-2onions, chopped
3-4tomatoes, chopped
4jalapeño peppers, chopped
1 bunchcilantro, chopped
Salt, to taste
3 pinchesground oregano
Sliced avocado, to taste
Mayonnaise, to taste (optional)
Tostadas or saltine crackers, to serve

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Steps

25 minutes

1

Wash and chop all the vegetables.
2

Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the lime juice.
3

Add all the vegetables, oregano, and salt if desired, and mix well.
4

Serve and garnish with avocado and mayonnaise.

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Carmen Palomino @Carmen

Published in the US on March 21, 2026 14:02

Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

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Keywords

Salad Jalapeño Onion Cilantro Shrimp Lime Avocado Tomato Mayonnaise

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