Micronesian Kelaguen (Shrimp cooked in lemon juice)

Step 1

chop up your selected protein into small pieces and place in a bowl

Step 2

Mix it with enough lemon juice to cover the protein, keep mixing it until it looks cooked.

Step 3

Add salt and pepper to taste

Step 4

Add onion, and hot peppers and mix well.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

combine well and let stand covered in the refrigerator for a couple hours before serving.

Step 7

Serve on a banana leaf or on lettuce for that Island flair.