Shrimp Kelaguen

Submitted by Fran Sondia

"This dish is an appetizer and is a favorite in our island's village fiesta. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 5 lbs shrimp (shelless and headless)
• 1 whole onion
• 5 -6 stalks green onions
• 1 medium coconut, grated (optional)
• 8 -10 whole lemons
• 4 -5 pieces hot red pepper
• salt

directions

1. Boil water and then add shrimp until pink in color.
2. Drain and clean shrimp.
3. Pound shrimp (until flattened) and place in a large bowl.
4. Add salt and lemon juice to your taste.
5. Add onions and peppers and mix well.
6. Add grated coconut.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

Reviews

[A S.]

Growing up in Tamuning, I went to fiestas a couple of times a month. They always had shrimp/chicken/beef kelaguen, sometimes almost too spicy to eat (which was the best). I've typically made this with raw shrimp, cut very small to ensure it properly 'cooks' in the lemon juice. Thanks for a great memory, this recipe turned out just fine.

 

[Montana Heart Song]

I didn't have coconut, so added jicama diced and I diced the white onion also. I chilled and sprinkled lemon juice and chili pepper and then tossed.Then added a little salt. Served with club crackers.