Description
This Easy Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light appetizer or snack. Made with fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice and mixed with vibrant vegetables and herbs, it’s a zesty and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
Lime Juice Marinade:
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
Seasoning:
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: Place the chopped shrimp in a large glass bowl and pour the fresh lime juice over it until completely covered. Stir gently, then cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Prepare Ceviche: Drain off most of the lime juice, leaving a little to keep the mixture moist. Add the diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cucumber, and avocado to the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for scooping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of fresh orange juice or a pinch of cumin.
- Use the freshest shrimp possible for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (cooks in citrus)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
