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The Best Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb shrimp
  • 5 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced
  • 3-5 pickled serrano chiles diced
  • 1 fresh serrano chile optional
  • 2 large lemons juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once water is boiling, place shrimp into boiling water and allow to boil for 3-5 minutes until just cooked through. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel shrimp and chop into bite sized pieces.
  • Add chopped shrimp into a large mixing bowl. Add in diced tomatoes, onion, pickeld serrano chiles, serrano chile, and cilantro and mix together. Add lemon juice, lime juice, and salt.
  • Wear plastic cooking gloves. Using your hands, squeeze the ceviche mixture and mix around approximately 1 minute. This allows the flavors of the ingredients to combine.
  • Place ceviche in the refrigerator overnight.
  • The next day, taste for seasoning and add salt or lemon juice as needed. Serve with fresh avocado and tortilla chips or tostadas.
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