Crab and Shrimp Ceviche
- 2 ounces jumbo lump crab
- 5 poached shrimp (directions below)
- 5 peeled grape tomatoes
- 1/4 of an avocado, diced
- 1/2 ounce jalapeño
- 1/2 ounce red onion
- 1 ounce cilantro
- 2 ounces Leche de Tigre (directions below)
?For poached shrimp:
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, sliced in two
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 gallon of water
- 1 ounce of salt
- 1/2 pound peeled shrimp
For Leche de Tigre:
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup shrimp cooking liquid
- 1/2 cup jalapeño brine from canned jalapeños
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 onion
Courtesy of Chef David Cordua of Americas River Oaks
Instructions
For poached shrimp:
- Bring all poached shrimp ingredients to a boil in a large pot.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
- Strain and cool shrimp in the fridge.
- Strain and cool cooking liquid, reserving it for Leche de Tigre.
For Leche de Tigre:
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend for 1 minute on high.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ceviche ingredients and toss in the Leche de Tigre. Serve in a bowl with plantain or tortilla chips.
Servings: Serves 1 or 2 people.