West African Shrimp Ceviche

Name: West African Shrimp Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings as a starter, 4 as a main
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled, tails removed, deveined, and diced into 1-inch pieces; 1 small piece of fresh ginger (about 1 ounce), peeled and finely grated; 1 habanero pepper, stem and seeds removed, minced; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons diced shallots; Kosher salt; 1/2 bunch cilantro (leaves and small stems); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 Roma tomato, finely diced, for garnishing; 1 recipe Sweet Potato Crisps (minus the Jalapeño-Cilantro Yogurt Spread)

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8 servings as a starter, 4 as a main Easy

Total: 55 mins, plus 30 mins to 4 hrs chilling time Active: 15 mins

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1 pound medium shrimp, shelled, tails removed, deveined, and diced into 1-inch pieces
1 small piece of fresh ginger (about 1 ounce), peeled and finely grated
1 habanero pepper, stem and seeds removed, minced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons diced shallots
Kosher salt
1/2 bunch cilantro (leaves and small stems)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 Roma tomato, finely diced, for garnishing
1 recipe Sweet Potato Crisps (minus the Jalapeño-Cilantro Yogurt Spread)

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Nutritional Information

Calories101
Fat5.73g
Saturated fat0.87g
Trans fat0.01g
Carbs4.36g
Fiber0.76g
Sugar0.91g
Protein8.2g
Cholesterol71.44mg
Sodium328.89mg
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This bold, bright shrimp ceviche from West Africa combines the flavors of fresh ginger, cilantro, lime, and habanero and the firm-soft texture of lightly cured shrimp. Spooned onto crisp, freshly made sweet potato chips, it’s a good hors d’oeuvre for a party, or for breaking the ice at a sit-down dinner. For a spicier ceviche, don’t remove the seeds from the habanero pepper.

by Huw Thornton

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How to Store Shrimp

Shrimp like to breathe, otherwise they start to get smelly. To avoid foul seafood, you’ll first want to store your shrimp in the coldest part of your fridge. If the shrimp was purchased in a bag, open the bag and place a paper towel over the top. Proceed to transfer the bag to a bowl of ice. The shrimp should be okay to use for up to two days.

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How to Freeze Shrimp

For maximum shelf life, freeze raw shrimp with their heads removed, but shells still intact. Package the shrimp in freezer bags leaving about a quarter of an inch of space at the top. Frozen shrimp can last from three to six months before needing to be discarded.

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How to Thaw Shrimp

Like fish, frozen shrimp should either be left in the refrigerator overnight or thawed in a bowl of cold water. Never re-freeze shrimp. Most seafood is usually frozen prior to arriving at the grocery store and you don’t want to freeze it for a second time.

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Instructions

1In a medium bowl, combine the diced shrimp, ginger, habanero, lime, shallots, and a pinch of salt. Put on a pair of food-safe latex gloves to protect your hands from the chile’s heat, then lightly massage the mixture until juices form at the bottom of the bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2Take about a fifth of the marinated shrimp mixture and put it in a blender. Purée for 30 seconds. Add the cilantro. Put the lid on the blender jar but leave the feed hole open. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture achieves a glossy consistency, like a thick salad dressing. Turn the motor off and taste the purée, adding additional salt and lime juice as needed. It should be well seasoned, with a bright acidity.
3Pour the purée back into the bowl with the shrimp pieces and toss with a spoon until well combined. Cover the bowl and set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and as long as 4 hours. Spoon into chilled bowls, sprinkle with the diced tomato, and serve with the sweet potato chips.

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