Shrimp Ceviche

Hello Everyone! Sorry I been on hiatus for a couple weeks but I'm back and will be posting regularly. Here is a very easy recipe of Shrimp Ceviche. Most Ceviches are marinated in a citrus-based mixture, with lemons and limes being the most commonly used. In addition to adding flavor, the citric acid causes the proteins in the seafood to become denatured, appearing to be cooked. However, acid marinades will not kill bacteria or parasitic worms, unlike the heat of cooking which is why this recipe asked for pre-cooked shrimp. Now you can stuff an avocado shell with it, serve with chips, or just grab a fork and dig in.

Ingredients:

1 garlic clove

1 jalapeno

1/2 a cup of lime juice

2 roma tomatoes

1 red onion (small)

1 half of Avocado

1/2 a bundle of cilantro (1.5 cups chopped)

1 lb prepped cooked shrimp

1 Mango; peeled

Black Pepper to taste

Directions:

1) Using the food processor, chop the garlic clove, jalapeño, Roma tomatoes, and red onion. You can add the lime juice if you need a little liquid to allow the processor to do it’s job. Place in a large mixing bowl.

2) With a knife chop the cilantro, shrimp, mango, and avocados and add it to the mixing bowl. (Do not put these items in food processor, please chop by hand)

3) Mix all the ingredients together (including any of the lime juice you didn’t already add). Add the black pepper to taste. 

4) Enjoy!

Serves: 4