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Ceviche de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Ceviche)
Ceviche de Camaron, or Mexican shrimp ceviche, is a traditional seafood dish that can be served as an appetizer, for lunch, or dinner. This ceviche recipe is simple and light, but the citrusy, fresh, vibrant flavors are a great example that even the simplest of recipes can be some of the best.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 12305 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (frozen or fresh), peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lime juice (about 10 limes)
- 2 small tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- ¼ white onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Blanch the Shrimp
- Skip to marinating if you do not want to blanch the shrimp first.
- If frozen, defrost the shrimp by placing it in a big bowl of cold water or under cold, running water until defrosted.
- Fill a medium pot ¾ of the way with water. Bring to a boil.
- Fill a medium mixing bowl with ice water.
- Add the shrimp to the water and boil for 2 minutes. Immediately remove the shrimp and place in the bowl of ice water.
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Marinate the Shrimp
- Place the lime juice in a large glass bowl. Add the shrimp and be sure they are all covered in the lime juice.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes if raw, or 15 minutes if blanched. After the 30 minutes, drain the shrimp, keeping only 2-3 tablespoons of the juice in the container.
Assemble
- Cut the shrimp into small pieces.
- Add the diced tomato, jalapeño, onion and cilantro to the shrimp.
- Mix together and coat all of the vegetables with the few leftover tablespoons of lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on tostadas and topped with slices of avocado or in a bowl with a side of saltine crackers.
Notes
- serve on a bed of lettuce, with a salad, or in lettuce wraps.
- If you are on Whole30, serve on a bed of lettuce, with a salad, or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
123.05kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7.64g
(3%)
Protein
23.54g
(47%)
Fat
0.73g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.14g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.22g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.12g
Cholesterol
182.57mg
(61%)
Sodium
139.09mg
(6%)
Potassium
493mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.97g
(4%)
Sugar
2.54g
(5%)
Vitamin A
144.67IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
28.45mg
(32%)
Calcium
87.87mg
(9%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 123.05kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.64g | 3% |
| Protein | 23.54g | 47% |
| Fat | 0.73g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.14g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.22g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.12g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 182.57mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 139.09mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.97g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2.54g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 144.67IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 28.45mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 87.87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.