Ceviche

[CampbellCarl]

I make a similar Mexican shrimp cocktail, but it's spendy to do so.

2-3 lbs shrimp
1 large can of baby clams
1-2 lbs of imitation crab meat
6 Avocados, diced
6 cucumbers, sliced then quarter diced
6 California green chilis, diced really small
6 Yellow chilis, diced really small
1 Bushel Cilantro
6 Tomatos, diced
Large Red Onion, chopped small
2lb Ketchup
Juice of 6 Lemons
Juice of 6 Limes
Salt/Pepper

Tapatio and Crackers!

Notes from over the years of making it:

Sear the Shrimp, don't use pre-cooked. If seared in butter, drain juice (butter fat will coagulate in the cocktail)
Wash clams really good
DO NOT add seeds from peppers, do not use Jalapeno's
Mix the veges as you add them
Fresh tomatoes only, not canned
Lemon/Lime juice in bottled form is fine <--- is key to getting that perfect tang
Red onion looks nice, sweet onions taste better
Add Avocados and Tomatoes at the end of prep, after seasoning to taste (so you don't bruise them up)

Let sit overnight for best results.
Cost is usually $80 or so.
DO NOT TAKE ANYWHERE EXCEPT TO FAMILY FUNCTIONS. Otherwise, there will be a party invite every week

Really? 2 pounds sounds like a shit-ton.....

[C-2]

Nah, that's simply the large size bottle of Ketchup. I once tried tomato sauce, but it wasn't as tasty.

[djunkie]

Really? 2 pounds sounds like a shit-ton.....

I only know how to make it in big batches. Usually use 2-3lbs of shrimp as well. I don't make it very often cause it ends up costing me like $100 to make it. It gets dispersed among my whole family. They're always bugging me to make it. Funny though, they never wanna pitch in for the cost. 😒😒

[AZKC]

Great recipes. Want to change it up a bit, juice a fresh orange or two and add it to the lime and lemon juice.

[2manymustangs]

Great recipes. Want to change it up a bit, juice a fresh orange or two and add it to the lime and lemon juice.

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[CampbellCarl]

I only know how to make it in big batches. Usually use 2-3lbs of shrimp as well. I don't make it very often cause it ends up costing me like $100 to make it. It gets dispersed among my whole family. They're always bugging me to make it. Funny though, they never wanna pitch in for the cost. ����

Dave, his recipe was calling for 2 pounds of ketchup.

[djunkie]

Dave, his recipe was calling for 2 pounds of ketchup.

I thought you were talking about the shrimp. Nevermind then. No ketchup in my ceviche

[C-2]

I only know how to make it in big batches. Usually use 2-3lbs of shrimp as well. I don't make it very often cause it ends up costing me like $100 to make it. It gets dispersed among my whole family. They're always bugging me to make it. Funny though, they never wanna pitch in for the cost. ����

Yup, same here, it makes a huge bowl, just like you have, a large stainless bowl.

Cost....let's see

Shrimp is insane right now, I saw it at 18.99 for 21/25. Even then, I chop the cooked shrimp in half. Trust me, shelling 30/40 count shrimp (so you can put them in whole) suck ass; it's easier and quicker to buy them largee and cut them.

So let's figure 2.5 lbs shrimp $47.50
Large can of clams $7
Fake crab meat is cheap $6
6 Avocados $6
6 Cucumbers $6
Chilis, all, $3
Cilantro .79
Tomatoes $4 for vine ripened
Onion $1
Ketchup $3.50
Lemons would cost you $6/$4.50 for limes, or $3 for bottled lemon juice

$90.79

[djunkie]

Yup, same here, it makes a huge bowl, just like you have, a large stainless bowl.

Cost....let's see

Shrimp is insane right now, I saw it at 18.99 for 21/25. Even then, I chop the cooked shrimp in half. Trust me, shelling 30/40 count shrimp (so you can put them in whole) suck ass; it's easier and quicker to buy them largee and cut them.

So let's figure 2.5 lbs shrimp $47.50
Large can of clams $7
Fake crab meat is cheap $6
6 Avocados $6
6 Cucumbers $6
Chilis, all, $3
Cilantro .79
Tomatoes $4 for vine ripened
Onion $1
Ketchup $3.50
Lemons would cost you $6/$4.50 for limes, or $3 for bottled lemon juice

$90.79

About right. Don't forget the tostada shells. Plus of course my demanding brother has to have my homemade salsa to go with it and a bag of chips for that too. 😒😒

[C-2]

About right. Don't forget the tostada shells. Plus of course my demanding brother has to have my homemade salsa to go with it and a bag of chips for that too. ����

Check out the white boy! Nice