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A Great Recipe for Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp ceviche is a great meal to make if the day is hot. It is often made with red snapper but you can also use shrimp to make a Mexican shrimp ceviche recipe.
When using a fish like red snapper to make ceviche, the acid in the lemon or lime juice "cooks" the fish but if you are making a recipe for shrimp ceviche, you will need to precook the shrimp. This is because the acidic marinade "cooks" the proteins in the fish but it will not kill the bacteria. This is not important with fish but shellfish can go bad more easily so it is best to cook your shrimp lightly first, unless of course you are getting it straight from the boat.
The following shrimp ceviche recipe combines tasty shrimp with lemon juice, lime juice, Serrano chili, cilantro and more for a delicious and authentic Mexican flavor. If the flavor is too acidic for your taste, you can drain off some of the marinating juices and add some more olive oil or avocado, or a little more salt, to counter the acidity.
Serrano Chili Spiced Shrimp Ceviche
Ingredients -
1 lb peeled, de-veined, small to medium shrimp
¾ cup lemon juice
¾ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons salt
4 quarts water
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 peeled, stoned avocado, in 1/2 inch cubes
1 peeled cucumber, in 1/2 inch cubes
1 minced Serrano chili, seeds, and ribs removed
6 slices lime, for garnish
Preparation:
Add the salt to the water in a big pot and cook the shrimp for 1 or 2 minutes, depending on their size.
As soon as they turn pink, they are done.
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop them cooking any more, then drain them and cut them into 1 inch pieces if they are larger.
Add the shrimp to a ceramic or glass dish and stir in the citrus juices.
Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Add the chili and onion.
Chill for 30 more minutes.
Stir in the cucumber and avocado and divide the mixture between 6 serving glasses.
Decorate each one with a slice of lime.
(Serves 6)
Photo Description:
As you can see from the photo, this is definitely one of the best shrimp ceviche recipes. The tasty shrimp are marinated in a mixture of lemon and lime juice and the other ingredients in this authentic Mexican dish include cilantro, cucumber, avocado, Serrano chili and more. This makes a wonderfully light lunch or a tasty appetizer. Shrimp ceviche is suitable for any occasion or season but it is especially refreshing on a balmy summer evening. If you are looking for new shrimp recipes, you will really enjoy making and eating this tangy Mexican shrimp ceviche recipe.
