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Shrimp Ceviche Acapulco Recipe

Acapulco style shrimp ceviche, a type of Mexican shrimp cocktail, prepared with whole shrimp, lime juice, orange juice, and avocado. An easy to prepare Mexican seafood dish great for large groups. Mix it up by substituting cucumber, mango, or pineapple for the tomato.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 generous servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ lb. small shrimp
  • 1 medium white onion
  • Juice of 6 limes
  • juice of 4 oranges
  • 4 medium Plum Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
  • 12 sprigs cilantro which will make approximately 1 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup catsup
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lg. package saltine crackers

Instructions

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  1. Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and then squeeze the juice of the 4 limes and 4 oranges over the shrimp.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. While the shrimp is marinating prep the tomato, onion, and cilantro.
  4. Remove the pulp and seeds from the tomato.
  5. Chop the tomato into ⅜ inch pieces, the onion into ¼ pieces, and chop the cilantro finely.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the fridge and then add all of the remaining ingredients except the avocado.
  7. Mix all of the ingredients together gently so that the tomato maintains its shape.
  8. Just before serving add the avocado to the ceviche and mix very gently to incorporate.
  9. Serve in an attractive bowl with saltine crackers on the side.

Notes

  • Substitutions
  • Storage
  • If you like your ceviche spicy, add 1 very finely chopped serrano chile. Remove the seeds and veins before chopping.
  • 1 cup of chopped cucumber, mango or pineapple is a nice addition but don't add all at the same time. That's flavor overload.
  • You can prepare it without cilantro if you prefer. Not everybody likes the taste of cilantro.
  • Ceviche is also great served on a tostada.
  • It will last for one day in the fridge but is best eaten immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 1597mg (67%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8generous servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 1597mg 67%
Sugar 21g 42%

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