Name: Shrimp Ceviche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp ( peeled, deveined, and tails removed); 2 limes (juiced); 2 lemons (juiced); ½ red onion (finely chopped); 1-2 jalapenos (veins and seeds removed, minced (adjust to taste)); 2 medium tomatoes (eeds removed and diced); 1 cup diced cucumber (peeled and seeds removed); ½ cup chopped cilantro (leaves and tender stems); salt (to taste); avocado (diced, for serving)

Who says seafood can’t be a party? Shrimp Ceviche is like the beach vacation of appetizers—light, tangy, and a little spicy—without the sunscreen. It’s the only dish that’ll have you saying, “I’m so shellfish… but I’ll share!”

Get ready to dive into a bowl of ocean-fresh flavor, where shrimp take center stage and citrus steals the show. This ceviche is so good, even the lemons are jealous!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1-2 jalapeños, veins and seeds removed, 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)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Chop the shrimp into half-inch pieces for even marination. Place them in a non-reactive bowl.

Step 2: Mix lime and lemon juices in a bowl. Pour over the shrimp, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and pink.

Step 3: While the shrimp marinate, combine red onion, jalapeños, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro in another bowl. Season with salt to taste.

Step 4: Mix the marinated shrimp with the vegetable mixture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or citrus juice as needed.

Step 5: Refrigerate the ceviche for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 6: Serve chilled, garnished with diced avocado.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a summer get-together, Shrimp Ceviche is the star of the show. It’s fresh, fun, and full of zest—just like the perfect day at the beach!

Shrimp Ceviche

Discover the refreshing and zesty flavors of Shrimp Ceviche! Perfect for summer gatherings, this dish is packed with shrimp, citrus, and a hint of spice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Shrimp ceviche

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 limes juiced
2 lemons juiced
½ red onion finely chopped
1-2 jalapenos veins and seeds removed, minced (adjust to taste)
2 medium tomatoes eeds removed and diced
1 cup diced cucumber peeled and seeds removed
½ 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. Place them in a non-reactive bowl.
Mix lime and lemon juices in a bowl. Pour over the shrimp, ensuring they're fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for about 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. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or citrus juice as needed.
Refrigerate the ceviche for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, garnished with diced avocado.