Red Snapper, Shrimp, and Watermelon Ceviche

The ceviche at Lil’ Deb’s Oasis in Hudson, NY, changes on a daily basis in an ever-evolving experiment of colors and flavors. The restaurant uses only locally caught fresh fish, so, in order to re-create at home, buy the highest-quality ingredients you can find.

Ingredients

4 servings

6

ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Kosher salt

6

ounces highest-quality skinless red snapper fillet, cut into ½-inch pieces

1

jalapeño, very thinly sliced into rounds

¼

cup fresh orange juice

½

cup fresh lime juice, plus more for serving

½

small watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

½

small red onion, very thinly sliced

1

avocado, chopped

½

cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Chili oil and plantain chips or tortilla chips (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook shrimp in a medium pot of boiling salted water until pink on the outside but just barely cooked on the inside, about 45 seconds. Transfer to an ice bath; drain and pat dry. Cut shrimp into ½” pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add red snapper, jalapeño, orange juice, and ½ cup lime juice; toss to combine. Chill, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes or up to an hour.

    Step 2

    Add watermelon, onion, and avocado and toss to coat. Season with salt; toss in cilantro.

    Step 3

    Spoon ceviche into a large shallow bowl or divide among bowls. Drizzle with chili oil and more lime juice. Serve with chips alongside.

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