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Spicy shrimp ceviche with tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 0.6 kg large shrimp
  • Half a small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow pepper paste)
  • 1 tsp grated peeled ginger
  • Half a clove of garlic, grated
  • 1 medium heirloom tomato, chopped
  • 0.5 cup torn cilantro leaves

Preparation:

  1. Fill a steamer with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp, cover, and steam until pink, 3-4 minutes (they will stop cooking once removed from the heat). Arrange the shrimp on a plate and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for 10 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, pepper paste, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Peel and devein the shrimp and coarsely chop; add to the bowl. Add the red onion, tomato, and cilantro and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

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