Description
Citrus Shrimp Ceviche delivers a zesty ocean-fresh experience right at your table. Fresh shrimp marinated in bright citrus juices creates a quick, tangy seafood dish that sparks your taste buds with pure coastal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Citrus and Acidic Components:
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice
Fresh Produce:
- 1 large tomato
- 1 large avocado
- ½ cup red onion
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp by soaking in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain completely and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut small shrimp in half lengthwise or larger shrimp into quarters. Dice into small, uniform pieces that are bite-sized.
- Transfer shrimp pieces into a glass bowl. Pour ¾ cup fresh lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring all pieces are fully submerged.
- If using cooked shrimp, let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. For raw shrimp, marinate 1.5 to 2 hours until pieces turn completely pink and opaque.
- Prepare your diced tomato, using 1 large tomato. Chop into small, consistent cubes.
- Dice 1 large avocado last to maintain its bright color and prevent browning.
- Mince ½ cup red onion and ½ cup fresh cilantro into fine pieces.
- Seed and finely dice 1 jalapeño for a gentle heat throughout the ceviche.
- Gently fold all chopped ingredients into the marinated shrimp mixture.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix carefully to distribute seasonings.
- Taste the ceviche using a tortilla chip to check seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before enjoying with tortilla chips, on tostadas, or as a taco filling.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your ceviche.
- Chop all vegetables uniformly to ensure each bite has a balanced mix of ingredients.
- Keep your shrimp marinating time precise: 15 minutes for cooked, 1.5-2 hours for raw to achieve perfect citrus-cured texture.
- Add avocado at the last minute to prevent browning and maintain its bright, fresh appearance.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg