Conch Ceviche with Pineapple

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 17

Refreshing Conch Ceviche with Pineapple Recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

168

Sugar

Fat

less than 1g

Conch Ceviche with Pineapple is a delicious seafood dish that is popular throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. This refreshing dish is made by marinating fresh conch in lemon juice and mixing it with chopped pineapple, cilantro, onion, and tomato. The dish is perfect for a hot summer day and is often served as an appetizer or a light lunch. The combination of the sweet pineapple and the tender, flavorful conch makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add the fresh conch.
2.	Cook the conch for 5 minutes or until tender.
3.	Remove from heat and let cool.
4.	Once cooled, shred the conch into small pieces.
5.	In a large bowl, mix together the shredded conch, chopped pineapple, chopped cilantro, chopped onion, and chopped tomato.
6.	Add the lemon juice and mix well.
7.	Season with salt to taste.
8.	Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Conch Ceviche with Pineapple is a refreshing and flavorful seafood dish that is perfect for a hot summer day.

It is loaded with healthy ingredients like fresh conch, pineapple, and cilantro and is packed full of flavor.

CONS

Conch can be hard to find in some areas and can be costly when it is available.

This recipe also requires some prep work that may be difficult for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Conch is a low-fat, high-protein seafood that is packed with vitamins and minerals like zinc, vitamin B12, and iron.
The addition of fresh pineapple provides a boost of vitamin C and bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can aid in digestion.

	2 pounds fresh conch , removed from shell
	1/2 fresh pineapple - peeled , cored and chopped
	1/2 cup water
	2 lemons , juiced
	1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
	1 medium onion , chopped
	1 medium tomato , chopped ( optional )
	salt to taste