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Seviche de Camaron - Shrimp Cocktail

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

Seviche, also spelled cebiche, is a popular way to serve fish and seafood "cooked" in a citrus marinade. This recipe is from Ecuador, using cooked shrimp, and works well as an appetizer or as a light entree.
Ingredients:
  • 5 pounds uncooked large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 110 large shrimp)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup minced white onion
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • Maiz tostado - large hominy-like toasted corn kernels - or popcorn
Preparation:
Boil 3 quarts of salted water in a large pot. Add the shrimp. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a rapid simmer. Cook the shrimp until pink, 3 - 5 minutes. Remove immediately from the heat. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Mix the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive bowl, and season with hot sauce if desired. Add cooked shrimp and refrigerate at least 6 hours. Overnight is best. Serve with toasted corn or popcorn.

About 15 servings.

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