Shrimp Ceviche | Ceviche de Camarón Ecuatoriano

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: sustainable shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Canned shrimp is often more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions provide a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more budget-friendly.

Boil 2 pounds of shrimp in salted water for about 3 minutes.

Drain the shrimp and cool them in ice water to stop the cooking process.

Chop 2 red onions, 3 tomatoes, and a bunch of cilantro finely.

Squeeze juice from 4 limes and 2 oranges into a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of fancy ketchup and 1 tablespoon of fancy mustard to the bowl.

Pour in some of the shrimp water to thin the mixture and combine well.

Add the shrimp to the mixture and stir to combine.

Season with smoked salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it chill and marinate.

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