2poundslarge shrimp frozen or freshpeeled and deveined
½cupsliced red onion
½cupchopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1garlic clove minced
½cupfresh lime juice
1cupketchup
½teaspoonhot saucetabasco or your favorite
1tablespoonolive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves and Saltine crackers for serving
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to boil, turn off the heat, drop in the shrimp and cover. Leave the shrimp in the hot water for 1 minute. Drain off the water and place the shrimp in a plastic bowl. If you are using frozen shrimp , just defrost before making the ceviche.
Add the ketchup, lime juice, onion, cilantro, parsley, hot sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate and serve cold over lettuce leaves with saltine crackers.