Mock Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Name: Mock Shrimp Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 pound shrimp small, easy peel best; 1/4 cup white onion chopped fine; 1 cup cilantro chopped; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cucumber finely diced; 1/2 cup jicama finely diced; 1 avocado peeled and cubed; salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed, plus 2 tablespoons
1 pound shrimp small, easy peel best
1/4 cup white onion chopped fine
1 cup cilantro chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cucumber finely diced
1/2 cup jicama finely diced
1 avocado peeled and cubed
salt

1
In a large stockpot, bring 1 quart salted water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and then add shrimp, cover, and return to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and drain.
2
Return shrimp to hot pot, replace lid and set aside, letting shrimp steam in closed pot for 10 minutes.
3
Spread out shrimp to cool completely. When cool, peel shrimp and toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
4
Rinse chopped onion under cold water in a strainer and shake off excess liquid.
5
Add to shrimp in a large bowl along with chopped cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, optional olive oil, cucumber and/or jicama and avocado.
6
Mix gently, taste and season with salt.
7
Cover and refrigerate up to a few hours, or serve immediately.
8
To serve, spoon the a large lettuce leaf. If desired, garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of lime.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed, plus 2 tablespoons, 1 pound shrimp small, easy peel best, 1/4 cup white onion chopped fine, 1 cup cilantro chopped, and more.

Yes, Mock Shrimp Ceviche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mock Shrimp Ceviche

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