Ceviche 7 Ways

Shrimp Ceviche is a fresh, zesty seafood dish where shrimp are 'cooked' in citrus juice and tossed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a hint of chilli. Served chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas, it's perfect for entertaining or enjoying on a warm afternoon.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings Appetisers

Ingredients

500 g raw shrimp peeled, deveined, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup lime juice about 6-8 limes
½ cup lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
1 medium red onion finely diced
2 medium ripe tomatoes diced
2 medium red chillies finely chopped
1 medium cucumber diced
1 medium avocado diced added before serving
1/4 bunch coriander leaves chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Tortilla chips or tostadas

Instructions

Place shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl. Pour over lime and lemon juice to submerge. Cover and refrigerate 30-45 minutes, stirring halfway.
500 g raw shrimp, 1 cup lime juice, ½ cup lemon juice
When shrimp are pink and opaque, drain half the liquid.
Stir in onion, tomato, chillies, cucumber (if using), and coriander.
1 medium red onion, 2 medium ripe tomatoes, 2 medium red chillies, 1 medium cucumber, 1/4 bunch coriander leaves
Season to taste.
salt, pepper
Gently fold in avocado just before serving.
1 medium avocado
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas.
Tortilla chips

Notes

Ceviche 7 Ways to Try

1. Tropical Twist - Replace tomato with 1 cup diced mango or pineapple; add chilli for heat.

2. Creamy Avocado - Add 1 diced avocado; use less chilli for a richer flavour.

3. Spicy Kick - Double the chilli or add ½-1 tsp hot sauce to the marinade.

4. Mediterranean - Use parsley, add diced cucumber & black olives, drizzle with olive oil.

5. Coconut-Lime - Swap ¼ cup lime juice for coconut milk; add 1 tsp grated ginger.

6. Garden Fresh - Use cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, and extra herbs.

7. Surf & Turf - Add thin slices of grilled chorizo or crispy bacon

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