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Ceviche de Camaron con Mango

Cultural Context

Ceviche de Camaron con Mango hails from the coastal regions of Mexico, where fresh seafood and tropical fruits are abundant. This dish is a vibrant celebration of flavors, combining the sweetness of mango with the brininess of shrimp, making it a popular choice during hot summer months. Traditionally served as an appetizer, it embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine's emphasis on fresh ingredients. Today, ceviche has gained worldwide popularity, with variations appearing in many coastal cultures.

MexicanMXappetizer
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups citric juice (lime and lemon)
fresh raw shrimp
mint
red onion
red pepper
mango
melon
salt
pepper

mango

🥗Healthier: pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Pineapple provides a similar sweetness and acidity.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more economical.

1

Prepare 2 cups of citric juice using limes and lemons.

2

Finely chop mint and add it to the citric juice to soak.

3

Boil fresh raw shrimp in hot water for a couple of minutes until they turn pink.

4

Remove shrimp from boiling water and finish cooking them in the citric juice to avoid mushiness.

5

Cut a mango by slicing 1/2 along the flat side of the seed, then dice the mango meat and set aside.

6

Chop red onion and red pepper.

7

Prepare a melon by cutting the top off and scooping out the inner meat to create a bowl.

8

Combine the shrimp, diced mango, chopped red onion, and red pepper in the melon bowl.

9

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour the citric liquid over the mixture and mix gently.

10

Garnish with a few shrimp on the rim and add a mint leaf for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

dicingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Shrimp Ceviche with Mango
Local Name: Ceviche de Camarón con Mango

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