Description
Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche brings zesty coastal flavors to kitchens worldwide with fresh seafood and bold citrus marinade. Crisp ingredients and quick preparation make this classic Latin American dish perfect for summer gatherings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 whole plum tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
- 2 whole jalapeno peppers, seeds and vein removed, minced
- 1 cup jicama, diced (or diced peeled apple)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 large orange)
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Cube shrimp into precise half-inch pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform size for consistent marination.
- Citrus Bath: Whisk together fresh lemon, lime, and orange juices, creating a zesty marinade that will chemically “cook” the seafood through its acidic properties.
- Initial Marination: Pour half the citrus blend over shrimp, gently coating each piece and allowing the acid to transform the protein’s texture for 15 minutes, effectively neutralizing potential bacteria.
- Flavor Integration: Incorporate diced tomatoes, jalapeños, jicama, cilantro, and red onion into the shrimp mixture, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly and build a complex flavor profile.
- Final Composition: Gently fold in avocado cubes and remaining citrus juices, seasoning with salt and black pepper to enhance the dish’s overall taste and aromatic qualities.
- Serving: Present the ceviche immediately with crisp tortilla chips, highlighting the fresh, vibrant characteristics of this traditional Latin American delicacy.
Notes
- Precise Cutting Technique: Uniform half-inch cubes ensure even citrus penetration and consistent cooking of shrimp, critical for texture and flavor absorption.
- Marination Timing: Exactly 15 minutes of initial citrus exposure “cooks” the shrimp chemically, preventing raw texture while maintaining delicate seafood tenderness.
- Ingredient Temperature: Use chilled ingredients and serve immediately to preserve fresh, bright flavors and prevent bacterial growth in seafood-based dish.
- Balancing Acid and Spice: Carefully layer citrus juices and jalapeños to create a balanced, zesty profile without overwhelming the delicate shrimp flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg