Mexican Shrimp Ceviche (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Salt for boiling water.
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined.
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1/2 small red onion, finely diced.
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2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced.
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7 small limes, juiced.
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1/2 small orange, juiced.
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt.
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Freshly cracked black pepper.
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1 small Persian cucumber, seeded and finely diced.
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2 Roma tomatoes, pulp and seeds removed, diced.
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
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1 small ripe avocado, diced.
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Tortilla chips, for serving.
# Instructions:
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Bring salted water to boil. Remove from heat and add shrimp. Poach until pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath. Once cold, remove tails and dice into bean-sized pieces.
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In large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes, then add cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro.
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Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
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Gently fold in avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Enjoy right away with tortilla chips.
# Notes:
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Use non-reactive bowl to avoid metallic taste.
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Remove seeds from vegetables to prevent excess water.
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Can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.