Shrimp Ceviche



Borrowed Shrimp Salad

If you haven’t noticed, we’re spending a lot of time out on the patio enjoying this wonderful springtime weather.

Today’s recipe is a great appetizer or light lunch and perfect for this time of year as well as summer. It comes from Elise on Simply Recipes and I did not change one thing. I think it is perfect just the way it is. Enjoy!

Shrimp Ceviche
serves 4 to 6

1 pound medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons salt
3/4 cup limejuice (juice from 4 to 6 limes)
3/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 Serrano chile, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 cucumber, peeled diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water with the salt to boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute to 2 minutes maximum, depending on size of shrimp. (Over-cooking the shrimp will turn it rubbery.) Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the shrimp.

    Cut each piece of shrimp in half. Place shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl. Mix in the lime and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour.

    Mix in the chopped red onion and Serrano chile. Refrigerate an additional half hour.

    Right before serving, add the cilantro, cucumber, and avocado.

    Comments

    1. All my favourite in a dish....superb!

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    2. Ceviche is so good, especially now that temps are warming up in spring and summer cooking. Other options that I have made besides the shrimp include a scallop ceviche, and even a conch ceviche. All are wonderful.

      Bon appetite!
      CCR
      =:~)

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    3. Shrimp ceviche sounds excellent with serrano chile, love it!

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    4. I have been hearing a lot about Ceviche in Peru. Thanks for posting a recipe here!

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    5. this sounds perfect with the warmer weather, and the chile and avocado sound like a perfect accompaniment. can't wait to try it!

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    6. just the way I love shrimp I love avocado why didnt I think of this! pure perfection!

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    7. Your shrimp dishes look mouth watering. By the way, thanks so much for your advice on my BBQ shrimp and what went wrong. I really appreciate it :- )

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