**Ceviche with Coconut Milk: A Unique Twist on a Classic Dish**
Ceviche, a traditional Latin American dish, is a refreshing and flavorful seafood salad made with fresh fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, typically lime or lemon. This article presents a unique variation of this classic dish: ceviche with coconut milk. By incorporating the creamy richness of coconut milk, this recipe adds a new dimension of taste and texture to the tangy and zesty flavors of ceviche. Additionally, the article provides three variations of the ceviche with coconut milk recipe, each offering a distinct flavor profile. Whether you prefer a classic ceviche experience or something more adventurous, this article has a recipe to suit your taste buds.
COCONUT CEVICHE RECIPE BY TASTY
Nothing says summer like a refreshing coconut ceviche. Cracking open a coconut may seem intimidating, but if you follow our easy steps, you'll be impressing your friends in no time. Serve this ceviche as fun first course or light main meal.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Working 1 at a time, set a coconut on its side on a cutting board. First, remove the white husk from one end of the coconut to expose the brown shell underneath. Holding the coconut in place with one hand on the rounded end, carefully use the back end, or heel, of the knife to puncture the exposed coconut shell. Do not use any force other than the weight of the knife. Do this a few times, working in a circle until you can wedge your knife into the coconut shell and pop off the top. Drain the coconut water into a bowl and reserve for another use.
- With the cut side of the coconut up, place the knife over the opening and cover the spine (dull side) of the knife with a folded kitchen towel. Using a meat mallet or other heavy kitchen utensil, like a rolling pin, whack the knife where the towel covers it. Repeat a few times until the coconut is cracked in half.
- With a large spoon, scoop out the coconut meat. If necessary, clean the coconut meat by trimming off any hard or woody pieces of the shell. With a sharp knife, cut the cleaned coconut meat into 1 x ½-inch (2 ½ cm x 1 ¼ cm) strips.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the coconut meat, mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, mint, and cilantro. Season with the salt, then stir again.
- Cover the bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
- Serve the ceviche chilled with tortilla chips or in a tostada shell.
- Enjoy!
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP COCONUT CEVICHE
Steps:
- Cook's Note: If the scallops are particularly thick, you may want to slice each scallop horizontally into 2 thinner disks.
- Cut each scallop into 8 wedges. Cut the peeled shrimp into chunks that approximately match the size of the scallop wedges (unless you have rock shrimp, which doesn't need to be cut). In a medium bowl, pour enough lime juice over the scallop and shrimp pieces to cover. Toss gently so each piece is given a good lime juice bath. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator to marinate for 4 to 10 hours. The shellfish is done when it's completely white and opaque and doesn't look or taste raw.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining lime juice with the lemon juice, coconut milk, and olive oil. You can chop the jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic by hand, but if you have a food processor it's much easier to pulse the 3 together. Add the pepper mixture to the coconut mixture, and stir in the red onion. (You may add the mango chunks here if you like, but I prefer to add them right before serving.) Season the mixture with the salt and mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- When every chunk of shrimp and scallop is white with no hint of translucence, remove them from the juice. Discard the lime juice. Combine the seafood and the coconut milk mixture, tossing well. Add the mango chunks and gently toss together. Taste the seafood and add more salt or fresh lime juice, if desired.
- For a knockout presentation, spoon the seafood ceviche into the coconut shell halves and top with a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut, if desired. Pile warm tortilla chips around the coconut shells, if desired.
SHRIMP CEVICHE SERVED IN COCONUTS
Steps:
- Make the ceviche: Put a large pot of water over high heat and add the lemon, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt, to taste. When it comes to a boil add the shrimp and turn off the heat. Let the shrimp poach just until they are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a sheet pan and refrigerate. When they are cool slice them in half lengthwise. Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, onion, chiles, and cilantro in a large bowl and season it with salt. Add the cooled shrimp and let them marinate, refrigerated, for about 1/2 hour.
- Prepare the coconut shells: Take a hammer and hit the coconut repeatedly (not too hard) around its equator, turning the coconut in your hand. It will eventually split into 2 halves. Drain the liquid from the coconuts.
- To serve: Pour the salt onto a large platter and nestle the coconut halves into the salt so they stand upright. Divide the ceviche among the coconut halves; garnish with drizzles of lime juice, olive oil and cilantro.
COCONUT TUNA CEVICHE
Steps:
- In a pot, bring the coconut milk, ginger, and horseradish to a boil and reduce by a quarter. Strain and set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, tomato, and coconut sauce. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place in a serving bowl and garnish with the red onion and scallion.
TUNA CEVICHE WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER
Steps:
- Place the jalapeno, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk in a blender and puree until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the mixture with the tuna slices. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Divide among 8 plates and serve immedi
COCONUT SHRIMP CEVICHE
A Tyler Florence recipe (from the Food Network). Absolutely gorgeous and a real crowd-pleaser! I personally don't use as many limes as he does and it still turns out wonderfully.... (I use 4 limes)
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Coconut
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the ceviche: Put a large pot of water over high heat and add the lemon, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt, to taste. When it comes to a boil add the shrimp and turn off the heat. Let the shrimp poach just until they are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a sheet pan and refrigerate. When they are cool slice them in half lengthwise.
- Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, onion, chiles, and cilantro in a large bowl and season it with salt. Add the cooled shrimp and let them marinate, refrigerated, for about 1/2 hour.
- Prepare the coconut shells: Take a hammer and hit the coconut repeatedly (not too hard) around its equator, turning the coconut in your hand. It will eventually split into 2 halves. Drain the liquid from the coconuts.
- To serve: Pour the salt onto a large platter and nestle the coconut halves into the salt so they stand upright. Divide the ceviche among the coconut halves; garnish with drizzles of lime juice, olive oil and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.2, Fat 81.2, SaturatedFat 70.9, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 205.4, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 17.9, Protein 26.8
CEVICHE CLáSICO (CLASSIC CEVICHE)
Provided by Gaston Acurio
Categories Fish Onion Appetizer Kid-Friendly Lime Summer Chile Pepper Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the fish into 3/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. After 1 minute, add the garlic and limo chile. Mix together well.
- Pour over the lemon juice and add the chopped cilantro leaves and ice cubes. Stir and let stand for a few seconds. Add the red onion and remove the ice cubes. Mix together and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve in a large shallow bowl with cooked corn kernels and boiled sweet potato slices.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality fish. This is the most important ingredient in ceviche, so make sure you're using the best fish you can find. Look for fish that is firm and has a mild, fresh flavor.
- Cut the fish into small pieces. This will help the ceviche cook evenly and will also make it easier to eat.
- Marinate the fish in a mixture of citrus juice, salt, and pepper. This will help to flavor the fish and also to cook it. The longer you marinate the fish, the more flavorful it will be.
- Add other ingredients to the ceviche, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices. This will help to add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Serve the ceviche immediately. Ceviche is best served fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before eating it.
Conclusion:
Ceviche is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious ceviche that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give ceviche a try!
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