TLC Cooking "Emeril's Recipe: Shrimp Ceviche"

Emeril's Recipe: Shrimp Ceviche

Juan Monino

YIELD 6 appetizer portions

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup	kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound	medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2	lemons, juiced
2	limes, juiced
2	oranges, juiced
1 cup	cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into
1/4‑inch	pieces
1/2 cup	red onion, finely chopped
2	Serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup	seeded and diced tomatoes
1	Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped into
1/2‑inch	pieces
1 tablespoon	roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus leaves for garnish
1/4 cup	extra-virgin olive oil

PREPARATION:

Place a 1-gallon stockpot over high heat and fill with 2 quarts of water. Season the water with 1/4 cup of salt and bring to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, add the shrimp to the pot and immediately turn off the heat. Let the shrimp sit until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the water and place on a sheet pan to cool.
Once the shrimp are completely cooled, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium-sized stainless steel bowl. Add the lemon, lime and orange juices and stir in the cucumber, red onion and chiles. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Stir the tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, and olive oil into the shrimp mixture. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve in small bowls, with tostones, if desired.
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