Easy Shrimp Ceviche (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp meets bright citrus marinade with crisp vegetables and creamy avocado for a refreshing Latin American-inspired starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
→ Citrus Marinade
02 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 cup Roma tomato, seeded and diced
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 small avocado, diced
→ Seasonings
11 - 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add chopped shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until opaque. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again.
02 - In a glass or non-reactive bowl, combine shrimp with lime, lemon, and orange juice. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate and cook further in the citrus.
03 - Add red onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro to the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
04 - Just before serving, fold in diced avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or on crisp lettuce leaves.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The citrus trio creates layers of bright tang that you cannot get from lime alone
- It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all day preparing something special
02 -
- Use a glass or ceramic bowl for marinating because metal can react with the citrus acid
- The shrimp continue cooking in the citrus so do not overcook them during the blanching step
03 -
- Seed your tomatoes thoroughly to prevent the ceviche from becoming watery
- Let the citrus marinate the shrimp for at least 20 minutes but not more than an hour for the best texture