Description
Mexican shrimp ceviche brings zesty oceanic freshness to summer tables. Lime-marinated shrimp mingle with crisp vegetables, creating a refreshing coastal appetizer that invites you to savor each tangy, cool bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fresh Produce:
- 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
Citrus Juices and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 large orange)
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Slice shrimp into precise half-inch cubes, transferring the delicate seafood pieces into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant citrus blend by whisking together fresh lemon, lime, and orange juices in a separate container.
- Cascade half the citrus mixture over the shrimp, gently coating each piece and allowing the acidic liquid to initiate the marination process for approximately 15 minutes.
- Introduce diced tomatoes, finely minced jalapeños, crisp jicama (or apple), fragrant cilantro, and thinly sliced red onion into the shrimp mixture.
- Thoroughly toss the ingredients, ensuring even distribution of flavors, and let the medley rest for an additional 10 minutes to develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Carefully fold in creamy avocado cubes and the remaining citrus juices, maintaining a gentle mixing technique to preserve ingredient integrity.
- Enhance the ceviche with a precise seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Serve the vibrant dish immediately, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips for added texture and traditional presentation.
Notes
- Citrus bath transforms raw shrimp, effectively “cooking” it through acid marinade without heat.
- Marinating time matters: 15 minutes for shrimp, then 10 minutes more after adding vegetables ensures perfect texture and flavor infusion.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for best taste and safety when preparing this raw-style dish.
- Balance acidity with sweet-tangy citrus mix of lemon, lime, and orange juices for complex flavor profile.
- Add diced avocado last to prevent browning and maintain its creamy, fresh texture.
- Customize heat level by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg