Shrimp Ceviche

By sandiB2010

This pretty shrimp ceviche-style dish makes for a delicious warm-weather appetizer. In this recipe, the shrimp are cooked until just done and then marinated with lime juice and other veggies. Serve in your best glassware for extra-special presentation.

Ingredients

• 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 small cucumber, quartered and sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeño chiles
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook shrimp in a pot of boiling water 3 minutes or until just done; rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Combine shrimp with remaining ingredients in a large nonaluminum bowl. Cover and chill several hours to combine flavors.