Description
Zesty lime-marinated easy shrimp ceviche brings coastal Mexican flavors to your table. Crisp vegetables and tender seafood combine for a refreshing appetizer that delights with its balanced, tangy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (about 3 tbsps)
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Tostadas or tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Poaching Preparation: Immerse raw shrimp in salted boiling water, removing immediately after turning opaque to prevent overcooking, then cool completely and dice into uniform half-inch pieces.
- Citrus Infusion: Transfer shrimp to a mixing bowl and generously drench with freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices, creating a vibrant acidic base that will “cook” the seafood.
- Flavor Layering: Combine diced tomatoes, minced red onion, finely chopped jalapeño, and freshly chopped cilantro, thoroughly mixing to distribute ingredients evenly and create a complex flavor profile.
- Seasoning and Marination: Sprinkle kosher salt across the mixture, then seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours, allowing the citrus juices to penetrate and transform the shrimp while melding the ingredients’ flavors.
- Final Touches: Moments before serving, gently fold in freshly cubed avocado to introduce creamy richness, then plate alongside crisp tostadas or tortilla chips for a textural counterpoint, creating a refreshing and dynamic seafood appetizer.
Notes
- Poach Precisely: Cook shrimp just until opaque to prevent rubbery texture, watching carefully during 2-3 minute cooking window.
- Citrus Magic: Use freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices for bright, authentic flavor that “cooks” the seafood and adds vibrant acidity.
- Chill and Develop: Refrigerate mixture for at least one hour to allow ingredients to marry and flavors to intensify, with maximum marinating time of 4 hours.
- Avocado Timing: Add creamy avocado just before serving to maintain fresh texture and prevent browning, ensuring perfect last-minute addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg