Description
Shrimp Ceviche brings zesty ocean flavors right to your kitchen table, ready to cool you down on a warm afternoon. Fresh citrus and tender shrimp create a simple, refreshing dish that sparks instant summer happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb shrimp
Produce:
- ⅓ cup red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 serranos peppers
- ⅓ cup english cucumber
- 1 avocado
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the 1 lb of shrimp in half lengthwise, then chop into 3-4 small bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Remove seeds from one serrano pepper and blend it with 8 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until completely smooth.
- Transfer shrimp to a large glass bowl and pour the citrus-pepper blend over the pieces, ensuring every shrimp chunk gets coated.
- Incorporate ⅓ cup finely diced red onion, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, the remaining diced serrano pepper, and ⅓ cup small cucumber pieces into the bowl.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper across the mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together, making sure seasonings distribute evenly throughout the shrimp.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for exactly 60 minutes to allow citrus juices to “cook” the shrimp.
- Right before serving, fold in the diced avocado and do a final taste test, adjusting seasonings if your palate desires.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your ceviche.
- Cut shrimp into small, uniform pieces to ensure even “cooking” in the citrus marinade.
- For a less spicy version, remove seeds from serranos or use milder peppers like jalapeño.
- Gluten-free and low-carb diners can enjoy this dish as-is, serving with lettuce cups instead of chips for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg