Javi's Really Real Mexican Ceviche

This recipe is one of my family’s favorites. It can be served on corn tostadas or with corn chips as a meal or as an appetizer, as it is normally served in most authentic Mexican restaurants. Goes best with cold beer! Don’t forget the hot sauce.

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

4 pounds shrimp
1 pound scallops
6 large limes, juiced
1 large lemon, juiced
1 small white onion, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 serrano pepper, chopped
1 bunch cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste

PREP

15 mins
READY IN

1 hr 15 mins

Directions

In a large glass or ceramic bowl, gently toss the shrimp and scallops with the lime juice and lemon juice. Mix in onion, cucumber, tomato, jalapeno, serrano, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover bowl, and chill ceviche 1 hour in the refrigerator, until shrimp and scallops are opaque.