Mexican Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón)

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4.8

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time - Chilling

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    10 cups

  • Calories

    208 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón)

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Shrimp Ceviche recipe is sure to become one of your favorite summer recipes. Made with just 11 ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep, this easy ceviche recipe is the no-cook meal of your dreams!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds tiger shrimp peeled and deveined, large, raw
  • 4 tomato seeded and diced, large
  • 1 red onion diced, small
  • 2 Serrano peppers seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • cilantro chopped plus several sprigs for garnish, handful
  • 2 avocado peeled, pitted and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 6 lime juiced
  • 4 lemon juiced
  • 1 tortilla chips or tostadas, bag of

Instructions

  1. Peel, devein and cut shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Lay out shrimp in the bottom of glass baking dish. Pour lemon and lime juice over them and refrigerate for 2 hours. The acid from the lemons and limes will "cook" the shrimp.
  3. Toss prepared shrimp with the remaining ingredients and refrigerate for one more hour or longer.

Notes

  • Ceviche does well for up to 24-30 hours in the refrigerator. If you leave it much longer, the acidity of the citrus juices will continue to denature the proteins and leave you with a mushy result.
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  • While peeling and deveining shrimp doesn’t take a ton of time, not having to deal with it at all feels like a little gift.
  • In order for the shrimp to “cook” in the citrus juices, they need at least 2 hours. I then like to add all the remaining ingredients in to marinate and release their flavors. After this addition, another hour of marinating time is recommended for the best results.
  • Citrus juice is acidic, which means it can interact with certain types of metals and create a flavor akin to a 9-volt battery. YUCK! Make sure you choose a glass, plastic, melamine, tin, ceramic, or stainless steel vessel to marinate your ceviche. Avoid copper, aluminum, and uncoated iron.
  • Ceviche does well for up to 24-30 hours in the refrigerator. If you leave it much longer, the acidity of the citrus juices will continue to denature the proteins and leave you with a mushy result. Any leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within a day.
  • Buy pre-peeled and de-veined frozen shrimp for easier prep. While peeling and deveining shrimp doesn’t take a ton of time, not having to deal with it at all feels like a little gift.
  • Allow the flavors to meld for a minimum of an hour. In order for the shrimp to “cook” in the citrus juices, they need at least 2 hours. I then like to add all the remaining ingredients in to marinate and release their flavors. After this addition, another hour of marinating time is recommended for the best results.
  • Make sure to use a non-reactive bowl. Citrus juice is acidic, which means it can interact with certain types of metals and create a flavor akin to a 9-volt battery. YUCK! Make sure you choose a glass, plastic, melamine, tin, ceramic, or stainless steel vessel to marinate your ceviche. Avoid copper, aluminum, and uncoated iron.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 780mg (33%) Potassium 626mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 776IU (16%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 780mg 33%
Potassium 626mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 776IU 16%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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