Shrimp and Tequila Ceviche

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Easy.

Yield:  4 servings.

Ingredients:

2 small Serrano peppers, roughly chopped

3 tablespoons (45 ml) roughly chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons (30 ml) tequila

1 large avocado, peeled and seeded

4 limes, juice

1 cucumber, thinly sliced, divided

Salt and pepper

1 pound (454 g) fresh raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Avocado, to garnish

Cilantro, to garnish

Tortilla chips, optional

 

Method:

Make a marinade by combining peppers, cilantro, Tequila, avocado, lime, half the cucumber, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blending until smooth.

Cut the shrimp in half and transfer to a medium bowl, add the onion, the remaining cucumber and the marinade.

Mix all, cover, and refrigerate for one hour, or until the shrimp are pink and slightly firm.

Serve cold, garnished with avocado and cilantro.

Ceviche may also be served with tortilla chips, for dipping.