Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Fresh shrimp (Peeled, deveined, and cut into small pieces)
• 10 whole Limes (Juiced (about 1 cup juice))
• 1.5 tsp Salt (Divided, plus more to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground, plus more to taste)
• 4 whole Roma tomatoes (Diced)
• 0.5 small White onion (Finely diced)
• 0.5 small Red onion (Finely diced)
• 1 whole Serrano pepper (Finely chopped (add more for extra heat))
• 2 whole Cucumbers (Peeled, halved, seeded, and diced)
• 0.5 bunch Cilantro (Chopped (about 1/2 cup))
• 5 whole Chile de árbol (Dried, for grinding)
• 6 whole Chile tepin (Dried, for grinding)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Salsa Negra para Mariscos (Seafood black sauce, optional but recommended)
• 2 whole Avocado (Sliced for topping)
• 1 bag Tostadas (For serving)
• as needed Mayonnaise (Optional, for spreading on tostadas)
• as needed Favorite salsa (Optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp

   Cut 1.5 lb of fresh shrimp into small, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate shrimp in lime juice

   Juice 10 limes (about 1 cup juice) and pour over shrimp. Add 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix well. Let the shrimp marinate in the lime juice for 20 minutes to 'cook' in the acid.

   Time: PT20M

3. Chop vegetables

   While shrimp marinates, dice 4 Roma tomatoes, 0.5 small white onion, 0.5 small red onion, and 1 serrano pepper. Peel, halve, seed, and dice 2 cucumbers. Chop 0.5 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup).

   Time: PT15M

4. Prepare chile sauce

   In a mortar and pestle, grind 5 dried chile de árbol, 6 dried chile tepin, and 0.5 tsp salt until a coarse powder/paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

5. Mix chile sauce and seasonings into shrimp

   Add the ground chile mixture to the marinated shrimp. Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp salsa negra para mariscos. Mix thoroughly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine vegetables and shrimp

   Add all chopped vegetables and cilantro to the shrimp mixture. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   Time: PT3M

7. Top with avocado and serve

   Slice 2 avocados and arrange on top of the ceviche. Serve immediately on tostadas, optionally spreading a little mayo on each tostada before topping with ceviche. Add your favorite salsa if desired.

   Time: PT5M

8. Cleanup

   Wash all used utensils, bowls, cutting boards, and surfaces. Be especially careful to clean any surfaces that touched raw shrimp or chile peppers.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

18g

Fat

10g

Fiber

5g