Authentic Mexican Cooked Shrimp Ceviche
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
- ½ cup Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ cup Cucumber Seedless/Persian
- ¼ cup Red Onion Finely Diced
- 1 large Roma Tomato Finely Diced
- 1 large Jalapeño Minced
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
- 1 large Avocado Diced
- Salt to Taste
- Ground Black Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until they turn pink and opaque. Quickly transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. This keeps the shrimp firm instead of rubbery.1 lb Large Shrimp
- Once the shrimp are cool, pat them dry and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber, tomato, onion, and jalapeño into even pieces so each bite has a good mix of flavors.½ cup Cucumber, 1 large Roma Tomato, 1 large Jalapeño, ¼ cup Red Onion
- In a large glass or ceramic bowl, mix the chopped shrimp with all the vegetables except the avocado. Pour the fresh lime juice over everything and toss gently. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This gives the flavors time to soak into the shrimp.½ cup Fresh Lime Juice
- Right before serving, gently mix in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro. Taste and add a pinch of sea salt. Salt helps bring out the flavors of the lime and shrimp.1 large Avocado, ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
Notes
Pro Tips for Success
• Avoid Metal Bowls: Always use glass, ceramic, or stainless steel. Lime juice can react with some metals and give your ceviche a metallic taste.
• Keep it Cold: Ceviche tastes best when it’s very cold. Put your serving bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep everything crisp.
• Onion Tip: If red onions taste too strong, soak the diced pieces in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding. This takes away the sharpness but keeps the flavor.
• Don’t Over-Marinate: Even with cooked shrimp, letting the mixture sit in lime juice for more than 4 hours can make the vegetables soft and the shrimp a bit tough. Marinate for 30 to 60 minutes for the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 161gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 191mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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