Description
Enjoy a burst of tropical flavors with this refreshing shrimp ceviche! Made with a medley of fresh citrus juices, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a touch of spice, this dish is perfect as a light appetizer or side. Serve with tortilla chips or tostadas for a delicious and authentic experience.
Ingredients
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The Ceviche:
- 1 lb shrimp (16 large), raw, wild-caught, peeled and deveined
- 7 limes, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Tajín, to taste
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup tomato, finely diced
- 1.5 cups cucumber, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1 avocado, finely chopped
- 1/4 bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped
To Serve:
- Tortilla chips or tostadas
- Hot sauce
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- Ensure shrimp is fresh, thawed, peeled, and deveined.
- Cut shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
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Marinate:
- Pour the fresh lime, lemon, and orange juice over the shrimp.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the shrimp turns opaque and is no longer translucent.
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Assemble the Ceviche:
- Once the shrimp is ready, add chili flakes, Tajín, onion, cucumber, tomato, avocado, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Mix well to combine.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or tostadas.
- Add hot sauce for extra spice, if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use pre-cooked shrimp instead of raw.
- For a milder flavor, substitute parsley for cilantro.
- Adjust Tajín and chili flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg