Shrimp Ceviche with Tomato, Avocado, and Cilantro Recipe
This Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing and zesty seafood dish featuring tender shrimp marinated in fresh lime and lemon juices, combined with crisp vegetables, avocado, and a touch of heat from jalapeno. Perfect as a light appetizer or snack, it’s served chilled and pairs wonderfully with crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 1/2 small red onion (finely diced)
- 3 roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeds removed and minced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup Clamato juice
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until they turn opaque and are cooked through. Immediately plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and cool them down, then drain well.
- Marinate the shrimp: Cut the shrimp into smaller pieces if they are large. Transfer them to a glass bowl, then add the fresh lime and lemon juices. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the shrimp to absorb the citrus flavors.
- Combine ingredients: After marinating, add the finely diced red onion, diced roma tomatoes, diced avocado, minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and Clamato juice to the shrimp. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Season and serve: Taste the ceviche and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve chilled alongside tortilla chips, preferably scoop-style chips, for scooping and enjoying the ceviche.
Notes
- Using fresh lime and lemon juice is key for authentic ceviche flavor and to properly ‘cook’ the shrimp in the marinade.
- Make sure to cool the shrimp quickly in ice water to stop cooking and maintain a tender texture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your preferred spice level.
- Clamato juice adds an extra layer of savory flavor, but you can substitute with tomato juice mixed with a little clam broth if unavailable.
- This ceviche is best consumed fresh within 24 hours to maintain texture and flavor.
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