Shrimp Ceviche "Cocktail"

Recipe courtesy Rick Bayless,

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 cups, serving 6 as an appeti

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

1 quart salted water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 generous pound unpeeled small shrimp (about 41 to 50 count to a pound)
1/2 medium white onion, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup ketchup
1 to 2 tablespoons vinegary Mexican bottled hot sauce (such as Tamazula, Valentina or Bufalo)
About 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin (optional, but smoothes out sharpness)
1 cup peeled, diced cucumber or jicama (or 1/2 cup each)
1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
Salt
Several lime slices, for garnish
Tostadas or tortilla chips or saltine crackers, for serving

Directions

Cooking and marinating the shrimp: Bring 1 quart salted water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Add shrimp, cover and return to a boil. Immediately remove from heat, set pot lid askew and pour off all liquid. Replace lid and set aside, letting shrimp steam in closed pot for 10 minutes. Spread out shrimp in large glass or stainless steel bowl to cool completely. Peel shrimp (and devein, if desired). Toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

The flavorings: In a small strainer, rinse chopped onion under cold water, then shake off excess liquid. Add to shrimp bowl along with chopped cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, optional olive oil, cucumber and/or jicama and avocado. Mix gently, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Cover and refrigerate up to a few hours, or serve immediately.

Serving the ceviche: Spoon the ceviche into sundae glasses, martini glasses or small bowls. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of lime. Serve with tostadas, tortilla chips or saltines.

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recipe Shrimp Ceviche "Cocktail"
Lindsey Kaufman, TX 11-22-2009
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WONDERFUL and LIGHT! EASY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband's uncle makes a recipe just like this but I wanted to double check. I like the more chunky cocktail/ceviche...not... the soupy stuff. I had almost all the ingrediants on hand and it was late, so I wanted a light dinner. I used about 8, cooked frozen shrimp & thawed them. I used all the other ingrediants listed except avocado & lime because I did not have them. However, I did use lemon juice. I used RED DEVIL hot sauce because thats what was on hand. VERY GOOD. Served with mission tortilla chips. YUM! Read more
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beth beaver, PA 10-18-2009
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Had high hopes, but...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I'm afraid I was disappointed in this recipe. I love ceviche in the more traditional style, and thought this would be a great... alternative, but I won't make it again. I agree with a previous reviewer that there was something off about the ketchup. Perhaps fresh tomatoes would be better, but I'll stick with the raw whitefish version of ceviche and not experiment any further with shrimp. On another note, I rated it average because those that I served it to really seemed to like it. Read more
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Kelly Bristow, VA 09-26-2009
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Awesome!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so good. My family loved it. I usually can't afford to order this when we are out eating. This is to good. I... can't wait to serve it to guests!Read more
recipe Shrimp Ceviche "Cocktail"
Nicholas Oceanside, CA 03-01-2009
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From someone who knows ceviche
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Guys, seriously. This tastes okay. The only drawback is the ketchup. It makes it far too sweet and tangy, and... honestly, why the heck are we using ketchup when fresh tomatoes would make it taste 100% better? My recommendation: use one fresh plum tomato instead of the ketchup.Read more
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karen san diego, CA 12-17-2008
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yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I saw the reviews on this meal and had to make it! and it was delicious! im definately going to make it again tomorrow!
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Pearl Laguna Niguel, CA 08-09-2008
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a girls' day evening I was hosting and got rave reviews. Excellent recipe. Will make it as a "standard"... appetizer for other get-togethers.Read more