Shrimp Ceviche With Avocado

Ingredients

• 2 lbs partially defrosted cooked tailless large shrimp, cut into 1-inch bite sized chunks
• 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over (optional)
• 1 fresh lemon, juice of
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and roughly diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 4 medium firm tomatoes, diced (preferably on-the-vine)
• 3 fresh limes, juice of
• 1 fresh lemon, juice of
• garlic powder, to taste
• lemon pepper, to taste
• 3 -4 medium firm avocados, diced
• chili or seafood cocktail sauce, optional to serve
• lime tostadas chips or Tostitos Scoops, to serve

Method

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the chunks of shrimp (and crab if using) and the juice of one lemon; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside and chill (in the refrigerator or on ice) for 30 minutes to 1 hour.30 min timer
2. Meanwhile, prepare the ceviche by combining all the ingredients (add the avocados last, just before serving) in a large bowl with ice water, stirring well to combine. Drain well; fold in the shrimp, and season to taste with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
3. Keep well chilled (preferably on ice) until serving time.
4. Serve with tortilla chips and optional chili sauce.
5. Ceviche must be served well-chilled, and is best served on the same day it is made.