Description
A refreshing and zesty Shrimp Ceviche recipe that combines citrus juices with fresh shrimp, vegetables, and herbs for a light and flavorful appetizer. Perfect for serving chilled with tortilla chips, this dish can be made with either cooked or raw shrimp, marinated to tender perfection.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 2 pounds shrimp (cooked or raw; cooked is preferred)
- 1/2 cup lime juice (use 1/2 cup for cooked shrimp, 3/4 cup for raw shrimp)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- Salt to taste
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 3/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Serving
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp: For cooked shrimp, place the shrimp directly into a bowl. For raw shrimp, combine the shrimp with 3/4 cup lime juice and lemon juice in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add vegetables and herbs: For cooked shrimp, add red onion, jalapeno, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado to the bowl. For raw shrimp, after curing, add the red onion, jalapeno, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and orange juice to the shrimp mixture.
- Mix marinade: Pour lime, lemon, and orange juice over the mixture if using cooked shrimp. Add salt to taste. Gently toss all ingredients to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate and marinate: Cover the ceviche and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. If marinating longer than 30 minutes, omit avocado and add it fresh just before serving to avoid browning.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips as a delicious appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Using raw shrimp requires marinating longer to ensure the shrimp are fully ‘cooked’ by the citrus juice.
- Omit avocado during long marinating times and add it fresh to preserve its texture and color.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice depending on shrimp type and taste preferences.
- Spice level can be modified by adjusting the amount of jalapeno or by leaving seeds in for more heat.
- Serve immediately after adding avocado for the best flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (marinating time, no actual cooking)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
