Coming home from a beach vacation completely revitalizes my thought process on cooking. There are so many new recipes I brought back from my travels to Hawaii last week that I can’t wait to share with you all in upcoming posts. Lots of great island inspired food, including a new collaboration!
With the weather already starting to creep up into the 80’s here in Phoenix (insert sigh here for we know summer is coming) I start craving lighter and fresher foods. The heavy stews of fall and winter have gone by the wayside. What better appetizer to make than one that embodies island lifestyle and super fresh ingredients. Appetizer, heck who am I kidding I could eat a whole bowl of this amazing concoction as a meal!
Some people might shy away from the thought of raw shrimp being used in this dish. Let me tell you that it is completely safe. The acidity in the lime juice literally cooks the diced shrimp to a tender texture. The vibrant citrus flavor combined with crisp cucumber and red onion, tender tomatoes and jalapeno to add some heat make a well-rounded light and refreshing snack.
Shrimp Ceviche Ingredients:
- 1 Pound high-quality medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed, cut into small pieces
- 1 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Cup peeled, seeded and finely chopped cucumber
- 1 Cup seeded and finely chopped tomato
- 1/2 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 Cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 Clove of Garlic Minced
- Salt and Pepper, for seasoning
- Cholula Hot Sauce
Directions:
Dice and place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
Add 1/2 cup lime juice and let stand for 15 minutes so the shrimp can macerate (cook) in the lime juice.
In a separate large mixing bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions and jalapeno to incorporate evenly.
Add the mixed vegetables into the shrimp bowl and mix well to incorporate.
Season the ceviche with some pepper and salt.
Serve with tortilla chips or for a low carb version endive lettuce cups.
Use Cholula bottled hot sauce to add some heat if desired.
