Description
This refreshing and zesty Shrimp Ceviche combines tender shrimp ‘cooked’ in lime juice with crisp vegetables, topped with creamy avocado. It’s a vibrant and flavorful treat that’s perfect for a light appetizer or healthy meal.
Ingredients
400 g (14 oz) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces
¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5–6 limes)
1 medium tomato, diced
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 small jalapeño or serrano, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for smoothness)
Avocado, diced (for garnish, optional)
Tortilla chips or tostadas, for serving
Instructions
- “Cook” the shrimp: Place the chopped raw shrimp in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring that it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the shrimp turns opaque and firm.
- Prepare the veggies: While the shrimp marinates, combine the diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, peeled and diced cucumber, chopped jalapeño, and fresh cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- Drain and mix: Once the shrimp is “cooked” (it will turn pink and opaque), drain most of the lime juice, but leave a little behind for flavor. Add the shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Gently toss everything together.
- Chill and serve: Let the ceviche chill for another 15–30 minutes in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together. If using, fold in diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve: Serve the ceviche on tostadas, with tortilla chips, or simply eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon for a delicious, fresh bite!
Notes
- Feel free to swap shrimp with scallops, octopus, or white fish like tilapia or snapper for variety.
- For a sweet twist, add diced mango or pineapple to the ceviche.
- If you don’t like cilantro, you can substitute with fresh parsley or basil for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 20–30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
