Shrimp Ceviche With Oven Baked Tostones

40 mins Prep Time

30 mins Cook Time

Written By

Tara Omidvar

Shrimp Ceviche With Oven Baked Tostones is a traditional Latin American dish that is delicious and healthy. The dish consists of shrimp cooked in acid, mixed with diced vegetables and herbs to create a refreshing salad. The oven-baked tostones provide a crispy and crunchy texture that complements the ceviche. Cooking the shrimp in acid is the traditional way, but for those who prefer, blanching the shrimp in boiling water for 1-2 minutes is a good alternative. This dish is a perfect appetizer or light meal that is low-fat, low-calorie, and low-carbohydrate.

Ingredients

Shrimp Ceviche

300 grams shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 medium avocado, diced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Oven Baked Tostones

2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Shrimp Ceviche With Oven Baked Tostones

6 Steps

Step 1

Start by making the ceviche. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, and salt. Mix well, making sure all the shrimp are coated in the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3

While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the tostones. In a large bowl, add the plantains, olive oil, and salt. Toss to combine. Place the plantain on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Step 4

Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, press each fried plantain round until flattened to about 1/4-inch thickness. Bake the tostones for 10-15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Step 5

Once the shrimp has finished marinating, remove from the refrigerator and add the cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
Step 6

Serve the ceviche with the oven-baked tostones on the side. Enjoy!