Ceviche Colombiano
Colombian ceviche is a unique and festive preparation that differs dramatically from its Peruvian cousin. While Peruvian ceviche is austere and lets the raw fish speak for itself, Colombian ceviche from the Caribbean coast is a party in a glass, featuring cooked shrimp tossed in a creamy, tangy sauce of ketchup, mayonnaise, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. It is more akin to a shrimp cocktail than a raw fish preparation, and it is absolutely beloved along the coast. Served chilled in cocktail glasses or on tostadas, garnished with saltine crackers, this ceviche is a staple at beach bars in Cartagena, family barbecues, and New Year's Eve celebrations. The combination of sweet shrimp, tangy sauce, crunchy onion, and fresh cilantro makes it extraordinarily addictive and refreshing in the tropical heat.
Ingredients
- 1 kg large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 6 limes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (aji picante or Tabasco)
- 1 large red onion, finely diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Saltine crackers for serving
- Lime wedges for garnish
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 281
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 6 g
