Ingredients:
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1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from2 lemons)
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2to 3 limes)
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
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1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finelychopped (about 3 tablespoons)
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves andtender stems
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 medium avocado
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Tostadas or tortilla chips, for serving(optional)
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.Turn off the heat, add 1 pound peeled and deveined rawmedium shrimp, and poach until the shrimp are opaqueand just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain theshrimp and set aside until cool enough to handle, about10 minutes.
- Chop the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and place in alarge bowl. Add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice,1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 choppedtomatoes, finely chopped red onion, 1 finely choppedmedium jalapeño, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/2teaspoon kosher salt, and toss to combine. Cover andrefrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, dice 1 medium avocado, add to theceviche, and gently toss to combine. Serve withtostadas or tortilla chips, if desired.
