Ceviche Style Shrimp Cocktail Food

SHRIMP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup lime juice and let stand for 15 minutes so the shrimp can "cook" in the lime juice (any less and it won't cook, any more and it toughens).
• Meanwhile, in a separate large mixing bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions and serrano chile to incorporate evenly. Transfer the mixed vegetables into the shrimp bowl and mix well to incorporate. Season the ceviche with some salt. Serve with saltine crackers, bottled hot sauce and lime wedges if desired.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP COCKTAIL "CEVICHE"

Steps:

• In a ziptop bag, combine the shrimp with the bloody Mary mix, 1 teaspoon of the celery salt and half of the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
• Cook the frozen rice according to the package instructions. Cool to room temperature.
• Drain the shrimp and reserve 2 tablespoons of the liquid. Transfer the shrimp and the reserved liquid to a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, red onion, avocado, remaining 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, remaining lime juice, a few dashes of hot sauce if desired and salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls over the rice with plantain chips.

EASY SHRIMP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, serrano peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt and squeeze 1 lime. Gently mix and set aside.
• Squeeze the remaining limes into another bowl. Add remaining salt and pepper.
• Bring a 1- to 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Place shrimp into the boiling water for 45 seconds. Quickly remove from the water using a strainer.
• Chop the partially cooked shrimp into small pieces and add to the bowl with the seasoned lime mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes. Combine with the cucumber mixture and top with avocados.

SHRIMP CEVICHE "COCKTAIL"

Steps:

• Bring 1 qt salted water to a boil and add 2 tbsp of the lime juice.
• Scoop in the shrimp, cover and let the water return to the boil.
• Immediately remove from the heat, set the lid askew and pour off all the liquid.
• Replace the cover and let the shrimp steam off the heat for 10 minutes. Spread out the shrimp in a large glass or stainless steel bowl to cool completely.
• Peel and devein the shrimp if you wish.
• Toss the remaining shrimp with the remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
• In a small strainer, rinse the onion under cold water, then shake off the excess liquid.
• Add to the shrimp bowl along with the cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, optional olive oil, cucumber and/or jicama and avocado.
• Taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon.
• Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
• Spoon the ceviche into sundae glasses, martini glasses, or small bowls.
• Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of lime.
• Serve with tostadas, tortilla chips or saltines to enjoy alongside.

CEVICHE-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In large bowl, place shrimp, avocado, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, chile and cilantro; toss gently to mix.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except crackers until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture, stirring to mix.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate. Spoon 3/4 cup shrimp mixture into each of 10 glasses. Serve with saltine crackers.