Shrimp Citrus Cured Dish (Print-Friendly Version)

Zesty shrimp mixed with citrus, tomato, cucumber, and jalapeño delivers a refreshing, bright dish with a hint of heat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 454 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

02 - 120 ml red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
04 - 240 ml cucumber, seeds removed and chopped
05 - 240 ml cherry tomatoes, chopped
06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Citrus and Juices

07 - Juice of 7 limes
08 - Juice of 1 orange

→ Seasonings

09 - Kosher salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

11 - 60 ml mayonnaise
12 - 30 ml hot sauce
13 - 8 corn tostadas or warmed tortillas
14 - 1 avocado, sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat and add shrimp. Poach until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Drain and let cool.
02 - Remove tails from poached or raw shrimp and cut into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp, finely chopped red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, and orange juice. Season generously with kosher salt.
04 - If poached, cover and refrigerate the mixture until cold, about 20 minutes. If curing raw shrimp in citrus, cover and refrigerate until shrimp becomes opaque and firm, between 15 to 30 minutes.
05 - Stir in chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and hot sauce until well combined.
07 - Spread the spicy mayonnaise on each tostada or warmed tortilla. Spoon the ceviche mixture into the center and top with sliced avocado. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Allow shrimp to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes to ensure proper curing without overrunning acidity that could alter texture.
02 - Use the highest-quality shrimp available to maximize flavor in this simple preparation.
03 - Ceviche is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days; expect texture changes over time due to continued curing.

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