Description
Delight your taste buds with this fresh and zesty Shrimp Ceviche recipe. Perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or snack, this dish is bursting with citrusy goodness and a medley of colorful ingredients.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces
Citrus Marinade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely minced
- 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or tostadas for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the chopped raw shrimp in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Pour the lime and lemon juices over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
- Prepare the Ceviche: Drain the shrimp and reserve some citrus juice. Add red onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro to the shrimp. Mix in reserved juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Final Touch: Before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a splash of orange juice or hot sauce.
- If desired, lightly poach shrimp before marinating for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
