Simple Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche
Published Apr 28, 2020
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In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is not a big party like it is in the United States and it is not Mexico’s Independence Day, as many people think. The holiday is a celebration of Mexico’s defeat of the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, mostly celebrated in the states of Puebla and Veracruz with parades, festivals, and reenactments. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. This Simple Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche is a festive recipe to kickstart a fun Cinco de Mayo!
Simple Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche
Ingredients
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ medium red onion, - finely minced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers, - seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice, - (6-7 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice , - (1-2 lemons)
- 1 medium avocado, - diced
- Tortilla chips of choice, - for serving
Instructions
- Make your poaching liquid by filling a large pot with 8 cups water and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring water to a boil and add shrimp. Immediately take the pot off the heat. Leave shrimp in poaching liquid until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Shrimp are cooked when firm and opaque throughout.
- Remove shrimp from poaching liquid and spread onto a cutting board to cool. When shrimp are cool enough to handle, remove tails (if there are any) and chop into bite-size pieces.
- Add onion, cucumber, peppers, cilantro, and chopped shrimp to a non-reactive bowl (such as glass, stainless steel, or ceramic). Pour in citrus juices and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss well, then press shrimp down into liquid as much as possible. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in the avocado. Taste and season with additional salt, if needed. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
