Shrimp Ceviche
Andrea Potischman
May 18, 2017
This shrimp ceviche recipe was inspired by my visit to the desert and by the laughter and tears I shared with family and dear friends. Ceviche has always been a favorite of mine, and has been popular in the United States since the early 1980’s. Before that, this seafood dish was most commonly found only in coastal regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Made from raw fish or other seafood, cooked (or cured) in citrus juices, it is mixed with spices and vegetables.
Ceviche, I noticed, is very popular in Arizona, and rightfully so, a refreshing chilled dish is the perfect food to combat that dry desert heat. My recipe has some spice, but that can easily be adjusted up or down as desired. There are countess variations of this delicious dish and almost no way to mess it up.
Shrimp Ceviche
Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and small dice
- 1/3 cup red onion, small dice
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 small Persian cucumbers, peel on and small dice
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- One (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 avocado, sliced for garnish
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl add the cooked shrimp, jalapeño, red onion, scallion, cucumber, cilantro, diced tomatoes with juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt. Using a rubber tip spatula, mix well to incorporate.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill/marinate for at least 30 minutes, mixing it ocassionally, this "cooks" the shrimp. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Try to mix well halfway through.
- To serve, mix again, divide among the serving dishes, garnish with sliced avocado and serve with tortilla chips.
I love ceviche. But “1 pound cooked shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped”
So is it cooked or raw?
Raw shrimp. Life is not perfect nor am I, just a typo! Thanks for noting it Ron.