Description
This shrimp ceviche recipe is fresh, zesty, and incredibly easy to make. With tender shrimp “cooked” in citrus juice and tossed with crisp vegetables, it’s the perfect light appetizer or refreshing meal.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut shrimp into small bite sized pieces and place in a bowl
2. Pour lime and lemon juice over shrimp until fully covered
3. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and firm
4. Drain some excess citrus juice if desired
5. Add tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro
6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce
7. Gently mix everything together
8. Fold in diced avocado just before serving
9. Chill briefly and serve fresh
Notes
Use very fresh shrimp since it is not heat cooked
Citrus marinating time may vary slightly depending on shrimp size
Adjust spice level by changing jalapeño or hot sauce amount
Add avocado last to keep its texture intact
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture
Store in the refrigerator and consume within 1 to 2 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg