Shrimp Ceviche

Traditional ceviche recipes consists of raw seafood tossed with an acidic marinade (think: citrus juice or vinegar) that “cooks” the fish. In this shrimp ceviche recipe, we cook the shrimp before marinating it in lemon, lime and orange juices, plus chiles for some heat. Avocado adds creaminess to help the dish come together. Serve this shrimp ceviche with tostones (fried plantain chips) or tortilla chips. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2010

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Recipe Summary

Total:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

8

Nutrition Profile:

 

Dairy-Free

Low Added Sugars

Low Carbohydrate

Gluten-Free

Low-Calorie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Poaching liquid

• 2 quarts water
• ¼ cup kosher salt

Ceviche

• 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Juice of 2 limes
• Juice of 2 oranges
• 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber (1/4-inch dice)
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup diced seeded tomato
• 1 avocado, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus more leaves for garnish
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1
  Combine water and 1/4 cup salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and immediately turn off the heat. Let the shrimp sit until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• Step 2
  Chop the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium nonreactive bowl (see Tip). Add lemon, lime and orange juice. Stir in cucumber, onion and chiles. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Step 3
  Stir tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the shrimp mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Kitchen Tip: A nonreactive bowl or pan--stainless-steel, enamel-coated or glass--is necessary when cooking with acidic foods, such as lemon, to prevent the food from reacting with the pan. Reactive pans, such as aluminum and cast-iron, can impart an off color and/or off flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

169 calories; 11.4 g total fat; 1.7 g saturated fat; 71 mg cholesterol; 466 mg sodium. 350 mg potassium; 8.9 g carbohydrates; 2.4 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 8.9 g protein; 408 IU vitamin a iu; 27 mg vitamin c; 49 mcg folate; 46 mg calcium; 30 mg magnesium;

Exchanges: 

1/2 Fruit, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 2 Fat