EASY SHRIMP CEVICHE RECIPE
Quick easy Shrimp Ceviche recipe that is ready in minutes with no cooking required.
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 285 mg, Sodium 891 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about two lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 4 whole plum tomatoes (seeds removed and diced)
- 2 whole jalapeno peppers (seeds and vein removed, minced)
- 1 cup diced jicama (or diced peeled apple)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 avocado (pitted and diced)
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Instruction:
- Chop the shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon, lime and orange juice to combine. Pour 1/2 cup of the citrus juice over the shrimp and toss to combine. Allow the shrimp to marinade in the juice for 15 minutes.
- Add the tomato, jalapeño, jicama (or apple), cilantro and red onion to the shrimp. Toss the ingredients to combine and allow to marinade for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in the avocado and remaining juices.
- Season the ceviche with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, if desired.
- Shrimp Ceviche is best enjoyed the same day it’s made.
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FAQ
How long does raw shrimp need to sit in lime juice?
Directions. Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup lime juice and let stand for 15 minutes so the shrimp can “cook” in the lime juice (any less and it won’t cook, any more and it toughens).
How long should ceviche be marinated?
Marinating times make a difference when you are making ceviche. Depending on the size of the fish pieces, you will need at least 30 minutes and normally an hour for the citrus to “cook” the fish. Two hours is fine, but beyond that the ceviche, while still good, becomes more of a pickled fish thing.
Can frozen shrimp be used in ceviche?
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp for this recipe (in fact, most “fresh” shrimp you buy at the market is actually defrosted frozen shrimp), but you’ll need to thaw it first.
How long can shrimp stay in lime juice?
Marinating shrimp should last no more than eight hours. Marinade should be allowed for no more than 30 minutes for lemon, lime, and orange juice. When citrus acid reacts with the shrimp, they become mushy. Shrimp ceviche, for example, is made using this method.
