Description
Mexican shrimp ceviche brings zesty citrus flavors and fresh seafood together in a classic coastal dish. Lime juice marinates raw shrimp while cilantro, tomatoes, and onions create a refreshing medley you can enjoy with crisp tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (about 3 tbsps)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, chopped
- 1 medium avocado
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice (from about 2 to 3 limes)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Tostadas or tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Poaching Preparation: Heat salted water to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Submerge peeled and deveined shrimp, allowing them to gently poach for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque.
- Cooling and Cutting: Let shrimp cool completely at room temperature, then slice into uniform half-inch cubes with precision.
- Citrus Marinade: Transfer cubed shrimp to a mixing bowl, covering completely with freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice. Add chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
- Flavor Infusion: Season with kosher salt and gently toss ingredients until well-combined. Seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-4 hours, allowing citrus juices to delicately “cook” the seafood.
- Final Touch and Serving: Moments before presentation, fold in diced ripe avocado carefully. Plate alongside crispy tostadas or tortilla chips, creating an authentic Mexican-style appetizer ready to delight.
Notes
- Poach Perfectly: Avoid overcooking shrimp by removing from heat immediately after they turn opaque to maintain tender, succulent texture.
- Citrus Magic: Let shrimp marinate in lemon and lime juice for at least 1 hour to allow natural acid to “cook” the seafood and enhance flavor profile.
- Prep Ahead: Ceviche tastes best when chilled for 2-4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more complex taste.
- Serve Fresh: Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain vibrant green color and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg