Active preparation time: 15 minutes
Curing time: 60–90 minutes
Serves: 6–8
1 lb (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (8 fl oz/237 ml) fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
½ cup (4 fl oz/118 ml) lager
1 tsp salt
1 cup Roma tomato, diced small
1 avocado, seeded and diced
1 jalapeño, minced
½ cup red onion, minced
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin, toasted
6 oz (170 g) crabmeat
¼ cup (2 fl oz/59 ml) olive oil
Cut the shrimp into quarters by first slicing in half lengthwise, then crosswise. In a metal, nonreactive bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, beer, and salt. Mix well and chill for 60–90 minutes to cure the shrimp.