Summer Ceviche Recipe: My Ceviche Shrimp & Watermelon Ceviche
In case you didn't know, June 28th is National Ceviche Day and lucky for us, My Ceviche, and Zuuk Mediterranean owner Sam Gorenstein shares this cool and refreshing summer ceviche recipe featuring Key West Shrimp and Watermelon. Make it today, or for tomorrow, June 28th or for July 4th festivities or any day to cool off from Miami's heat.
My Ceviche, which currently has seven locations including in South Beach, Midtown and at MIA Airport, prides itself on using fresh local fish in a variety of ceviches, poke, tacos, burritos and bowls. Each location offers both eat in and take out in a casual "beach shack" setting. Order online to skip the line or schedule delivery.
The recipe below is easy to make, colorful and very refreshing.
Key West Pink Shrimp Watermelon Ceviche
Yields 6 appetizer portions
Ceviche Juice
• 1 1⁄2 C. Key Lime Juice, freshly Squeezed
• 1⁄2 C. Orange Juice, Freshly Squeezed
• 1/2 Branch Celery, chopped
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 Tsp. Ginger, chopped
• 1⁄2 Jalapeño, Seeded
• 1⁄2 White Onion, Peeled
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• 11⁄2 - 2 lbs. Key West Pink Shrimp, peeled and deveined, blanched and cooled.
Garnish
• 1 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 2 C. Watermelon Seedless, cut into small cubes
• 2 Red Radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, Chiffonade
• Sea Salt
To Serve:
In a large bowl combine; shrimp, red onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and watermelon. Season with sea salt.
Fold all ingredients carefully to not damage the shrimp, or mush the watermelon. Add, about 1 1⁄2 C. of ceviche juice, mix again. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with sliced radishes on top, and fresh kettle popcorn.
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