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Shrimp Ceviche
4.6 from 21 votes

Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp ceviche is made with tender shrimp, tangy lime juice, fresh bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Made in 30 minutes, it's the best appetizer or light meal for summer!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed, and chopped into ¼" pieces (I use 31/40 count shrimp, medium to large, raw
  • 1 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • lime zest from 1 large lime
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced; Persian or English variety
  • 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • ½ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño minced (add as little or as much as you like, large
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place chopped shrimp in a large bowl. Add half of the lime juice and fold to combine. Let stand for 15-30 minutes, letting the lime's natural acidity "cook" the shrimp. When all the shrimp turns from translucent to opaque (white/pink), it's ready.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Add this mixture to the shrimp and mix well to incorporate.
  3. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or saltine crackers, plus extra lime wedges. If you like avocado, dice some up and fold it into the ceviche right before serving - it's a great addition!

Notes

  • To store. Shrimp ceviche should always be eaten within 2 days. However, the sooner you eat it, the better it will be. The best ceviche is enjoyed within an hour or two of preparing it - for the very freshest flavor. The lime will continue to cook the shrimp as it sits, causing the shrimp to become chewier and less tender. Avocado, if you add it, may also start to brown or turn a bit mushy. So, for the very best results, just prepare the ceviche right before eating it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 110mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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