Ceviche de Camarones

Name: Ceviche de Camarones
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 fresh limes; 2 tomato, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeño, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 avocado, diced; 2 cups tortilla chips

Fresh shrimp cured in lime juice and mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, and onion. A refreshing and tangy seafood appetizer perfect for warm days.

25 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

SalvadoranAppetizerNo-CookPescatarian

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 fresh limes
2 tomato, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 avocado, diced
2 cups tortilla chips

Instructions

1

Cut 1.5 lbs large shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place in a glass bowl.
2

Squeeze juice from 6 fresh limes over the shrimp and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp becomes opaque.
3

In a separate bowl, combine 2 diced tomato, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 minced jalapeño.
4

Drain excess lime juice from the shrimp, reserving about 3 tablespoons. Add the shrimp to the vegetable mixture and gently fold in 1 diced avocado.
5

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add a splash of the reserved lime juice and stir gently.
6

Divide into serving bowls and serve immediately with 2 cups tortilla chips on the side.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Ceviche de Camarones?

Step 4 reads: "Add the shrimp to the vegetable mixture and gently fold in 1 diced avocado." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Ceviche de Camarones?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Ceviche de Camarones uses 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Ceviche de Camarones less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Ceviche de Camarones comes from 1 jalapeño, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Ceviche de Camarones gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ceviche de Camarones is 2 cups tortilla chips. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Ceviche de Camarones contain shellfish?

Yes: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ceviche de Camarones?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 20 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium.

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