Poaching Liquid:
● 2 quarts water
● 1/4 cup salt
Ceviche:
● 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
● Juice of 2 lemons
● Juice of 2 limes
● 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber (1/4-inch dice)
● 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
● 1 cup diced seeded tomato
● 1 medium-size avocado, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
● 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus more leaves set aside for garnish
● 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
● 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
- Combine water and 1/4 cup salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and immediately turn off the heat. Let the shrimp sit until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Chop the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add lemon, lime, and orange juice. Stir in cucumber and onion. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Stir tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
