SHRIMP, SCALLOP & CRAB CEVICHE WITH CHIPOTLE & AVOCADO RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Shrimp, Scallop & Crab Ceviche with Chipotle & Avocado Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 19

CHIPOTLE MARINADE:
1 tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 red pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/8 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 chipotle pepper
CEVICHE:
1 pound jumbo lump crab meet, picked over, just try not to break up the lumps, you've paid good money for the bigger pieces
1 pound fresh shrimp, poached (see recipe below) and chopped into 1" pieces
1 lemon cut into six pieces. Easy peel is fine but you want the shells on for now
1 pound scallops, muscle removed, cut into quarters, if you're using the smaller bay scallops you don't need to quarter them
1 cup lime juice
CHIPOTLE MARINADE:
1 red onion, skinned and minced
Juice of 1 lime or about 3/4 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, chopped for garnish

Steps:

To poach the shrimp: Boil 2 qts of lightly salted water. Add the lemon and shrimp. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes depending on the size of the shrimps. Place in ice until cool. Peel and clean. Refrigerate until ready to use For Scallops: Combine scallops and 1 c. of lime juice. Refrigerate for about 3 hrs, stirring occasionally until 'cooked' through (The time will vary depending on the size of the scallop pieces) Strain and refresh with ice to firm up. Ceviche: Combine the crab, shrimp and scallops Add in chipotle marinade, red onion, juice of one lime and cilantro. Chill for at least 30 minutes Garnish with avocado and additional cilantro before serving