Cocktail Sauce with a Secret Ingredient

Ingredients

• 0.25 White onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 Habanero pepper (finely chopped; adjust to taste)
• 0.5 Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• Celery salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Maggi seasoning (optional)
• 3 tbsp Ketchup (salsa katsu)
• 3 tbsp Orange soda (the secret ingredient)
• 0.5 lb Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.5 Avocado (diced)
• Cilantro or Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop one quarter of a white onion and half of a habanero pepper.

2. 2

   In a deep bowl, combine the chopped onion and habanero pepper.

3. 3

   Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl.

4. 4

   Season with freshly ground black pepper and celery salt to taste.

5. 5

   Add the Worcestershire sauce and Maggi seasoning (if using).

6. 6

   Add approximately three tablespoons of ketchup to the mixture.

7. 7

   Add the secret ingredient: approximately three tablespoons of orange soda. Mix well to combine all sauce components.

8. 8

   Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss gently to coat.

9. 9

   Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro or parsley.

10. 10

    Serve cold with saltine crackers or tostadas.

Notes

The orange soda is the 'secret ingredient' used by many Mexican seafood restaurants (marisquerías) to achieve their signature flavor profile. Ensure the dish is served very cold for the best experience.

Nutrition per serving

• Appetizer
• Seafood
• Mexican
• Shrimp Cocktail
• No-Cook
• Quick & Easy