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Fish & seafood

Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche

Shrimp in tomato and lemon juice with pickled onion and cilantro.

Gluten-free

30 minTime
4Servings
FacilDifficulty
EcuadorCuisine

Ingredients

  • 600 g of peeled shrimp
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 red onion in slivers
  • Juice of 6 lemons
  • 2 oranges juiced
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard
  • Oil, salt and pepper
  • Chifles and popcorn to accompany

Step-by-step

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  1. Pickle the onion in slivers with lemon juice and salt 10 min; set aside.
  2. Cook the shrimp in the basket with water and salt 6 min/Varoma/speed 4 and cool in ice water.
  3. Blend tomato, tomato sauce, mustard and orange juice 20 sec/speed 7.
  4. Strain the mixture for a smooth tomato base; put it in a bowl.
  5. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil to the base.
  6. Add the cold shrimp and the pickled onion.
  7. Add plenty of chopped cilantro and mix gently.
  8. Rest 10 min in the fridge and serve with chifles and popcorn on the side.

Tips

  • Do not overcook the shrimp so they stay juicy.
  • The tomato body distinguishes the Ecuadorian ceviche from the Peruvian one.
  • Serve very cold on a hot day.

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