Shrimp Kelaguen
A Chamorro kelaguen of blanched shrimp marinated with lemon and mixed with fresh coconut, scallions, and chile. Serves 4; times are estimates.
This kelaguen is served cold, combining lemon’s citrus flavor with coconut and chile. Use peeled, deveined, blanched shrimp; chilling is part of the preparation.
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Method
- 01
Marinate the shrimp
Place the peeled, deveined, and blanched shrimp in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The shrimp are coated in lemon juice and have rested in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
30 min - 02
Mix and chill
Add half of the grated coconut, the chopped scallions, and the red chiles. Mix and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The coconut, scallions, and chile are distributed among the shrimp, and the mixture has rested in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
30 min - 03
Serve
Transfer the kelaguen to a serving bowl and scatter the reserved grated coconut, scallions, and red chiles on top.
Ready to continue when: The kelaguen is served cold, topped with the reserved coconut, scallions, and chile.
Ingredients
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