El black shell ceviche It is a popular marine menu of my Peruvian food, the main component of this delicious dish being shellfish that provide many health benefits. This delicious Peruvian ceviche is widely enjoyed in nearby restaurants on the coast of Chiclayo, Máncora and Lima.
Black shell Ceviche recipe
In the recipe for this exquisite ceviche, the black shells stand out for their unmistakable flavor and pure sea smell. Delight yourself preparing this emblematic recipe of Peruvian gastronomy.
Ingredients
- 2 dozen black shells
- 12 lemons
- 2 large corn
- Toasted corn
- 1 Chili pepper
- 3 red onions
- 1 coriander leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch of white pepper
Preparation of black shell Ceviche
- We start by opening the black shells one by one, recovering their little juice.
- We put the shells in a bowl and add chopped ají limo to taste, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, salt and white pepper. We mix well.
- Then we add the juice of 12 lemons that we squeeze one by one.
- We tried the salt and chili. Adding a little more if necessary. We let it rest for about 5 minutes so that the flavor settles.
- Finally, when serving, we add canchita serrana (toasted corn), shelled corn to each plate and that's it. Enjoy!
Tips for making a delicious black shell Ceviche
In case you cannot get black shells, go ahead and do the same with a similar variety that comes from southern waters and that local fishermen call Mejillones. They are not mussels, they are like black shells but pinkish brown, their flavor is very similar.
Before preparing the black shells it is very important to make sure that they are fresh and in good condition. It is enough that a single shell is spoiled for it to infect the others and spoil the entire preparation. Check that they are tightly closed when you buy them and with a pure sea smell.
Nutritional benefits of the Black Shell Ceviche
Black shells are one of the few shellfish that does not contain cholesterol. The minerals present in black shells are phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, and sodium. As for vitamins, vitamin E, also known as the anti-aging vitamin, stands out, that is, it slows down aging, keeping us young.
