Description
This Shrimp Ceviche is a light, vibrant, and incredibly refreshing coastal dish perfect for a warm day. Succulent shrimp are ‘cooked’ in fresh citrus juice and tossed with a garden-fresh medley of Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and buttery avocado. It’s an impressive, no-cook appetizer or healthy lunch that delivers bright, zesty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chopped uncooked shrimp
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
- 2 chopped Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 diced jalapeno pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 small diced avocados
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp
In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound of chopped uncooked shrimp with 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The shrimp will change from translucent to opaque as the citric acid ‘cooks’ the protein.
Step 2: Incorporate Vegetables
Add the chopped Roma tomatoes, diced red onion, diced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all vegetables are well-coated in the lime juice and shrimp juices.
Step 3: The Chill Factor
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for exactly one hour. This allows the flavors to meld and ensures the dish is served at a refreshing, ice-cold temperature.
Step 4: The Final Touch
Right before serving, gently fold in the diced avocados and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
Notes
Safety & Freshness: Because lime juice denatures protein but doesn’t kill bacteria like heat, always use high-quality, fresh shrimp. If you are hesitant about ‘cooking’ with citrus, you can blanch the shrimp in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before marinating, though the texture will be slightly different.
Storage Instructions: Ceviche is best enjoyed immediately. While it can be stored for up to 24 hours, the shrimp will continue to toughen in the acid, and the avocado will begin to brown.
Avoid Rubbery Shrimp: Do not marinate the shrimp in lime juice alone for more than 20 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Over-marinating is the primary cause of tough, rubbery seafood in ceviche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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