Javi's Really Real Mexican Ceviche Recipe
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Javi's Really Real Mexican Ceviche

By: JAVI19 
"This recipe is one of my family's favorites. It can be served on corn tostadas or with corn chips as a meal or as an appetizer, as it is normally served in most authentic Mexican restaurants. Goes best with cold beer! Don't forget the hot sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds shrimp
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 6 large limes, juiced
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, gently toss the shrimp and scallops with the lime juice and lemon juice. Mix in onion, cucumber, tomato, jalapeno, serrano, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover bowl, and chill ceviche 1 hour in the refrigerator, until shrimp and scallops are opaque.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 253mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by gerber   view full review
This was a complete waste of expensive seafood. It takes a whole lot longer than 1 hour for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Natalie Ercolini   view full review
This dish came out fantastic. I only gave it 4 stars instead of five because I think the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by kxo   view full review
I made this for a potluck sort of affair, and it was well-received. I used one lb shrimp, one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by vanessajbaca   view full review
So good! We have ceviche (made from my grandmother's recipe) every summer, served in martini...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by PNKNPIE5   view full review
This is a great recipe for those summertime picnics/BBQ's. I made it this past weekend and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by Haller   view full review
I've been looking for a good ceviche recipe and all I had to see was the picture to know this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by IRISHINFRANCE   view full review
We used 2 lbs shrimp and 3 lbs talapia to cut on cost, but other than that we followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by MELPRES   view full review
Loved this and it was a big hit at the bunco party I took it to. The shrimp cookedd within a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by MOLLE888   view full review
Not my favorite ceviche, but this is really good. We added squid and haddock to the mix. A bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by happymommyx4 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe! I will make this again. I would like to mention that this recipe...

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