Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
By kmad
Ingredients
- 4 limes
- 2 pounds medium shrimp
- 1/4 cup (about 3 limes total) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 6 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
- 2 to 4 Serrano chiles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
1.Fill a large pot with 1 quart water. Cut 4 limes in half, and squeeze their juice into pot; add lime halves. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat; let mixture steep about 10 minutes. Return to a boil.
2.Add shrimp to pot. As soon as water returns to a rolling boil, pour shrimp mixture into a colander; discard cooking liquid and limes. Return shrimp to pot; cover, and let stand 15 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet and spread them out; let stand until cool enough to handle.
3.Peel and devein shrimp, and cut into thirds. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup lime juice and the scallions, chiles, vinegar, thyme, and oregano. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4.When ready to serve, stir avocados, cilantro, and salt into shrimp mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.
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