Description
Fresh and tangy shrimp ceviche is a light and refreshing dish perfect for warm days. It combines succulent shrimp with zesty lime juice, crisp vegetables, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dice the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Pour lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque.
- Drain excess lime juice and transfer shrimp to a mixing bowl.
- Add diced red onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
- Fold in diced avocado and season with salt.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas.
Notes
- Use the freshest shrimp possible for the best texture.
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in the mixture.
- Let ceviche rest for 10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (marinating)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg