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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Ceviche)
This ceviche-style shrimp cocktail uses cooked shrimp instead of raw. It is served with avocado, diced tomatoes and chiles, fresh cilantro, and lime.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 limes zested, then juiced
- 1 pound medium shrimp cooked, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup tomato seeded and chopped
- 1 cup avocado peeled and diced, about 1
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 1 green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Finely grate rind from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Juice limes to measure ¼ cup. Place rind and juice in a large glass or ceramic bowl. (Not aluminum)
- Add shrimp, tomato, cilantro and garlic. Toss well to combine. Add salt and pepper and check seasoning. Season to taste. Add diced avocado and carefully mix.
- Cover and chill for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in martini glasses or a bowl with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1324mg
(55%)
Potassium
407mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1324mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.