Ceviche

Since my weight loss surgery, I am not able to eat red meat or chicken--so I am always on the look out for recipes that deals with seafood. In my research, I came across this wonderful shrimp ceviche recipe. I cooked this recipe the other night and both Mr G and daughter loved it. I served the ceviche with wheat couscous and a wonderful 5 grained wheat bread.

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Ingredients
1 pound medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp salt
3/4 cup of lime juice(juice from 4-6 limes)
3/4 cup of lemon juice(juice from 2-3 lemons)
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1serrano chile, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 cucumber, peeled diced into 1/2- inch pieces
1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
* I added mango pieces--added a great flavor to the dish*

Method

1. In a large pot, bring to a boil 4 quarts of water, salted with 2 Tbsp salt. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute to 2 minutes max, depending on size of shrimp. (over-cooking the shrimp will turn it rubbery). Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

2. Drain the shrimp. Cut each piece of shrimp in half, or into inch-long pieces. Place shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl. Mix in the lime and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour.

3. Mix in the chopped red onion and serrano chile. Refrigerate an additional half hour.

4. Right before serving, add the cilantro, cucumber, and avocado.

Serves 4-6

*Recipe is taken from: Simply Recipes

Hope everyone will have a great week end!

Best
Tracy :)

     *Inspiration for wanting to try this recipe came from Julie and her blog: moments of perfect clarity

Shrimp Ceviche



Shrimp Ceviche With Wheat Couscous and Grained Bread