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Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
A recipe for shrimp and avocado ceviche. Shrimp is cooked and marinated with fresh lime and lemon juices and then combined with avocado, onion, peppers, tomato, and cilantro.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt for cooking water
- 1 cup fresh lime juice from about 8 limes
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice from about 3 lemons
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 serrano chile ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1/2 to 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tomato seeded and chopped
- 2 avocados peeled and seed removed, cut into chunks
Instructions
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Fill a large bowl with ice and water to make an ice water bath. Set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water (at least 4 quarts or water) to a boil. Add salt (about 1 tablespoon), stir, and bring back to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes (2 minutes maximum). Drain the shrimp and add them to the ice water bath and let set for a few minutes to stop the cooking process and cool.
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Drain the shrimp and cut each one in half. Place the shrimp in a large non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic). Add the lime and lemon juices to the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Add the onions, serrano chile, and jalapeno pepper to the bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Add the cilanto, tomato, and avocado to the bowl. Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for shrimp and avocado ceviche. Shrimp is cooked and marinated with fresh lime and lemon juices and then combined with avocado, onion, peppers, tomato, and cilantro.