Thursday 6 March 2014

Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry & Avocado



Ingredients
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp
  • 3 large ripe Hass avocados, diced
  • 2 mangoes , diced
  • 2/3 cup of diced pineapple
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, minced
  • 1/4 cup red pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup green onion (scallions), thinly sliced
  • Juice of 2-3 limes
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions 
Mince red onion the onion. Place the minced onion in a bowl of cold salted water, and let them soak for 10 minutes, while you prepare the shrimp and other ingredients. If the shrimp is not cooked, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the juice of one lime to the pot. Boil the shrimp for 2 minutes-3 minutes,only. Drain shrimp and rinse with cold water. De-vein the shrimp and trim off the tails, and place in a bowl. Finely mince the red pepper and jalapeno (removing seeds and veins) and place in the bowl with the shrimp. Add thinly sliced scallions to shrimp. Add the juice of 2 limes and toss. Dice avocado and the mango into small cubes,dice pineapple,add to the shrimp.Drain and rinse onions, then add to the shrimp, salt and pepper.Toss mixture briefly with the cilantro, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Chill for about 15 minutes or until ready to serve.

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