Mexican Ceviche
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Mexican Ceviche is out of this world! It is usually served as an appetizer with tortilla chips but I think it would also be lovely served as a main dish salad on lettuce leaves. I just returned from a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and while I was there, I had the opportunity to take a Mexican Cooking Class. This is a popular method of “cooking” fish and shellfish in Mexico by marinating it in either lemon or lime juice. Mexican Ceviche is a very popular appetizer served everywhere in Mexico and it is gaining popularity here as well. I have to admit that I did not think I would like Ceviche because I have tried Sushi many times and I just don’t like it. However, Ceviche is totally different both in taste and texture. It is quick to make, only has a few ingredients and makes a perfect addition to your next party! Here is how we made it:
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Mexican Ceviche
Here is a quick and easy appetizer straight from Cabo San Lucas!
Ingredients
- 4 fresh shrimp, cleaned, shelled and de-veined, and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh cucumber (peeled)
- 1/8 cup chopped red onion
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Clean, shell and de-vein 4 large shrimp. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/8 cup peeled and chopped fresh cucumber, 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/8 cup chopped red onion and 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped jalapeno pepper (to taste).
- Marinate no longer than 30 minutes.
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Here is the chef at Villa del Arco preparing for the Mexican Cooking Class.
Vickie and Jodi Weber…..ready for the cooking class
Clean, peel and de-vein 4 fresh shrimp.
Chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Add chopped tomato, chopped peeled cucumber, chopped red onion and chopped fresh cilantro.
Add chopped jalapeno to taste…
Mexican Ceviche!
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I would love to serve this as a first course for a dinner party — in martini glasses!
Here is a sampling of some of the other great appetizers we enjoyed on our trip:
Remember, let’s share great food with our family and friends! Enjoy!