Peruvian Marinated Shrimp
(Seviche de Camarones)

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup each lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 scallion (spring onion) green and white parts, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
• Finely chopped red or green hot chile pepper, to taste
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
• 2 to 3 avocados, halved and pitted (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients except the avocados in a glass or ceramic bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
2. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Serve mounded on the avocado halves, or on a bed of lettuce.

Serves 4 to 6.