Easy Shrimp Ceviche
This Easy Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful dish made with tender shrimp, citrus juices, and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- large pot
- large bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp thawed if frozen
Citrus Juices
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from 2 to 3 limes
Vegetables
- 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 medium avocado diced for serving
Serving Suggestions
- Tostadas or tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Shrimp
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Turn off the heat, add shrimp, and poach until opaque and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
Mixing Ceviche
- Chop shrimp into ½-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, lime juice, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and kosher salt, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Serving
- Just before serving, add diced avocado to the ceviche and gently toss. Serve with tostadas or tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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