Chilled Shrimp Ceviche
This Shrimp Ceviche is a light and refreshing seafood dish made with shrimp marinated in citrus juice, then mixed with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. It’s perfect as an appetizer or party dish served with avocado and tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños minced (adjust to taste)
- 2 medium tomatoes seeds removed and diced
- 1 cup diced cucumber peeled and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
- Salt to taste
- Avocado diced (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp into half-inch pieces for even marination and place them in a non-reactive bowl.
- Mix lime and lemon juice and pour over the shrimp, making sure they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and pink.
- While the shrimp marinate, combine red onion, jalapeños, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro in another bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Mix the marinated shrimp with the vegetable mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or citrus juice if needed.
- Refrigerate the ceviche for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve chilled, topped with diced avocado. Enjoy it on its own, with tortilla chips, or as a side dish for a larger meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal