Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp Ceviche is a fresh, zesty seafood dish where juicy shrimp are “cooked” in citrus juice rather than heat. Tossed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a touch of chilli, it’s a vibrant appetiser that bursts with summer flavour. Served chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas, it’s perfect for entertaining or enjoying on a warm afternoon.
Shrimp Ceviche is a fresh, zesty seafood dish where juicy shrimp are “cooked” in citrus juice rather than heat. Tossed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a touch of chilli, it’s a vibrant appetiser that bursts with summer flavour. Served chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas, it’s perfect for entertaining or enjoying on a warm afternoon.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp raw peeled deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 large limes juice only
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed about 2–3 lemons
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 2 medium tomatoes ripe diced
- 2 medium red chillies to taste finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
- 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced (optional)
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1/4 bunch coriander leaves chopped
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or tostadas
Instructions
Prepare the shrimp
- Place the chopped shrimp in a non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic). Pour over the lime and lemon juice, making sure the shrimp are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, stirring halfway through. The shrimp are ready when they’ve turned pink and opaque.500 g shrimp, 8 large limes, ½ cup lemon juice
Drain and combine
- Once the shrimp are “cooked” by the citrus, drain off about half of the liquid (you can keep more if you like a juicier ceviche).
Add the vegetables
- Stir in the onion, tomato, chillies, cucumber (if using), and fresh coriander. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 medium red onion, 2 medium tomatoes, 2 medium red chillies, 1 medium cucumber, 1/4 bunch coriander leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Optional avocado
- If adding avocado, gently fold it in just before serving to keep it fresh and intact.1 medium avocado
Serve chilled
- Spoon into a serving bowl or individual glasses. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tostadas, or crackers.Tortilla chips
Notes
For extra flavour in your shrimp ceviche, let the chopped onions soak in the citrus juice for 5 minutes before adding the shrimp. This takes away some of their sharpness while infusing the marinade.
This recipe for Shrimp Ceviche serves 4 as an appetiser
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
