Description
Zesty Mexican Shrimp Ceviche brings the freshest ocean flavors straight from my kitchen to your plate. Raw shrimp gets perfectly “cooked” by lime juice, mingling with crisp onions, juicy tomatoes, and cilantro for a seriously refreshing summer dish that tastes like a seaside vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb shrimp
Acids and Liquids:
- 0.75 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 red onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 1 serving tortilla chips
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and prepare the shrimp by chopping them into small, uniform bite-sized pieces. If using raw shrimp, quickly boil them for 1-2 minutes until they turn just opaque, then drain immediately.
- Select a glass or stainless-steel bowl and submerge your chopped shrimp completely in ¾ cup lime juice and ¼ cup lemon juice. Ensure every piece is covered by the citrus liquid.
- Refrigerate the marinating shrimp for 45-50 minutes. The acid will chemically “cook” the seafood, turning it firm and opaque white.
- Finely dice 1 medium red onion, 1 medium tomato, 1 cucumber, and 1 jalapeño pepper, removing seeds for milder heat. Chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
- Remove shrimp from refrigerator and gently fold in all chopped vegetables and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to personal taste preference.
- Return the mixture to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend thoroughly.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with diced avocado. Serve chilled alongside tortilla chips or in crisp lettuce cups, with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your ceviche.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure even marinating and a consistent bite in each spoonful.
- For a lighter version, skip pre-cooking shrimp and let citrus “cook” the seafood completely, which intensifies the bright, tangy flavor.
- Serve immediately after adding avocado to prevent browning and maintain the dish’s fresh appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg