Skeeter's Ceviche
The habanero peppers make it spicy without giving it the distinctive flavor of jalapenos and it's great without hot peppers too.
Recipe Summary Skeeter's Ceviche
Ceviche is a wonderful seafood salad marinated in lime juice. This is a recipe that is better the longer it sits. It is best done the day before and allowed to 'cook' in the lime juice overnight.Ingredients | Peruvian Ceviche Recipe Authentic1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)1 pound bay scallops1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced2 stalks celery, diced5 green onions, sliced6 limes, juiced2 small serrano peppers, seeded and minced¼ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon white pepper⅛ teaspoon ground black pepperDirectionsCombine the shrimp, scallops, cilantro, tomatoes, celery, green onions, lime juice, and serrano peppers in a bowl. Season with salt, white pepper, and black pepper; stir and pour into a glass or plastic container. Cover, and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight. Serve the seafood with the lime juice marinade.Real Ceviche is 'cooked' by the acid in the lime juice; however some people prefer to cook the shrimp and scallops first, it's your choice. If you would like to cook the shrimp and scallops before adding them, don't 'over cook' them they get chewy.Bring a quart of salted water to a boil and add 2-3 tablespoons of Zatarains(R) Shrimp/Crab Boil. Once the water comes to a boil add your shrimp and scallops and bring back to boil once it boils again remove and drain in colander in cold water. Allow to cool and then add to your bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve at least 2-3 hours.Info | Peruvian Ceviche Recipe Authenticprep: 30 mins additional: 3 hrs total: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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