Caribbean Shrimp Ceviche with Ripe Plantain

Ingredients

• 2 lb cleaned shrimp (Boiled; peeled and deveined)
• 1 white onion (Cut into quarters for boiling the shrimp)
• 4 dientes garlic (For boiling the shrimp)
• 2 hojas bay leaves (For the cooking water)
• 0.5 tbsp all-purpose seasoning (Or your preferred seasoning)
• salt (To taste, for boiling the shrimp)
• 16 oz buttermilk (One container)
• 1 red onion (Large, thinly sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (Large; alternatively, use 2 medium peppers. Chopped)
• hot chile pepper (Chopped to taste; leave the seeds in for extra heat)
• 0.333 cup fresh cilantro (Chopped)
• 1 lime juice (The juice of 1 lime, or to taste)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the ceviche)
• 3 ripe plantains (Chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare a large pot with enough water to cover the shrimp. Add the quartered white onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, all-purpose seasoning, and salt to taste.

2. 2

   Bring the seasoned water to a boil over high heat, until the spices and aromatics release an intense aroma.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the boiling water. Cook only until they are pink, opaque, and firm, approximately 2 to 4 minutes, depending on their size. Avoid overcooking them.

4. 4

   Remove the shrimp from the water and let them cool completely. Discard the cooking aromatics and, if the shrimp are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

5. 5

   Place the cooled shrimp in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk, thinly sliced red onion, chopped red bell pepper, chopped hot chile pepper, and cilantro.

6. 6

   Add the lime juice and salt to taste. Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed without breaking up the shrimp.

7. 7

   Add the chopped ripe plantains and mix carefully so they are incorporated without falling apart.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust the salt, lime juice, and heat. Serve chilled, ideally after resting for a few minutes so the flavors can meld.

Notes

The original post indicates leaving the chile pepper seeds in if a spicier ceviche is desired. Keep the ceviche refrigerated and consume it the same day, as it contains cooked shrimp and buttermilk.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• seafood
• ceviche
• Caribbean
• Panama
• gluten-free
• fresh
• no-bake