SHRIMP CEVICHE (CEVICHE DE CAMARON)
Makes 3 cups, serving 6 as an appetizer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 pound(s) unpeeled small shrimp,chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro, plus several sprigs for ga
- 1/2 cup(s) ketchup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vinegary Mexican bottled hot sauc
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
- 1 cup(s) diced peeled cucumber or jícama (or 1/2 cup of eac
- 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
- Salt
- Several lime slices for garnish
Directions
1. Cooking and marinating the shrimp: Bring 1 quart salted water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Scoop in the shrimp, cover and let the water return to the boil. Immediately remove from the heat, set the lid askew and pour off all the liquid. Replace the cover and let the shrimp steam off the heat for 10 minutes. Spread out the shrimp in a large glass or stainless steel bowl to cool completely. Peel and de-vein the shrimp if you wish: One by one lay the shrimp on your work surface, make a shallow incision down the back and scrape out the (usually) dark intestinal tract. Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1/2 lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
2. The flavorings: In a small strainer, rinse the onion under cold water, then shake off the excess liquid. Add to the shrimp bowl along with the cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, optional olive oil, cucumber and/or jícama and avocado. Taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
3. Serving the ceviche: Spoon the ceviche into sundae glasses, martini glasses, or small bowls; garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of lime. Serve with tostadas, tortilla chips or saltines to enjoy alongside.
Notes
Serve with tostadas or tortilla chips, or homemade or saltine crackers for serving. The ceviche is best served the day it is made. The flavorings can be added to the shrimp a few hours in advance.
