Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Coctel de Camarones Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined (see note)
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 8 limes, divided, plus more as needed
• 1 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 large onion)
• 3/4 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
• 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 orange
• 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
• Saltines, for serving
• Diced avocado, for garnish
• Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Tapatío, for serving

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