Shrimp Ceviche: Dip or Cups? Any Tips from Experienced Hosts?

[chefkeri]

I have a host today who wants me to mix everything into a dip style and not to portion it out into the tortilla cups...Has anyone done the Shrimp Ceviche this way? Any advice? PS: she is a seasoned host & past PL consultant... this is going to be a very "unorthodox" show...Thanks

 

[strtngnw]

have you seen those flour tortila chips from Tostitos? They would probably be a good "chip" type thing to serve w/it. Or making tortilla chips w/the Jamaican Jerk Rub. I did that when I made the Shrimp Ceviche for my show 2 weeks ago. Everyone loved it and said I didn't have enough chips. I had made the Ceviche cups but had left over filling that I put in a bowl & used the left over cut up tortillas for chips.

 

[Joelen]

I'm still a newbie but as an avid cook who loves to throw a party/get together, I've always served ceviche as a stand alone appetizer.... especially in martini glasses for extra "flair".

I think the Tostitos cups would be a great way for folks to have the ceviche as a dip for those that choose to do so. Even the traditional circular or triangular ones would be great too. Since your host doesn't want it portioned out, I would try to have the presentation/serving ware try to highlight the dish and make it "pop"... so that the focus isn't so much on the ceviche but the serving ware

 

[PC_CPR]

My director did half the recipe that way for our cluster meeting. It works fine. I'd also serve it with Tostito cups or big tortilla chips.Good luck!

 

[PCJenni]

I'm going to use the chip idea for a show I have in July! Thanks! The hostess wanted the cups, but I did not like the tortilla cups when I made it last time. This is exactly why I LOVE this site! Great ideas.