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Micronesian Kelaguen (Shrimp cooked in lemon juice)

Please note that recipe time does not include refrigeration time.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Micronesian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 1 lb. raw peeled and de-veined shrimp or 1 1lb of other protein
  • lemon juice
  • hot peppers to heat tolerance seeded and finely diced
  • salt
  • onions diced and greens for garnish
  • coconut grated or coconut cream
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • chop up your selected protein into small pieces and place in a bowl
  • Mix it with enough lemon juice to cover the protein, keep mixing it until it looks cooked.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Add onion, and hot peppers and mix well.
  • Add in the grated coconut or coconut cream just about 1/4 cup (please note that this is usually added only to the fish or shrimp not meat.
  • combine well and let stand covered in the refrigerator for a couple hours before serving.
  • Serve on a banana leaf or on lettuce for that Island flair.