Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Shrimp Ceviche blends cooked shrimp with fresh vegetables and tropical fruits like mango and avocado, marinated in a citrus dressing of lime and orange juices. The combination provides a refreshing dish with bright, tangy flavors balanced by the sweetness of mango and the creaminess of avocado. This chilled preparation is great as a light appetizer or snack when paired with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and cooked
- 1 red onion diced, small
- 2 jalapeños seeds removed then minced
- 1 cup cucumber finely diced
- 2 cups Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped, leaves
- 2 avocado seeded and chopped
- 2 mangos seeded and chopped, large
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- lime zest of 1
- salt to taste
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Chop half of the cooked shrimp and place in a large bowl.
- Add the whole shrimp, red onion, jalapeno, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, mango and avocado in a large bowl.
- Pour the lime, lime zest and orange juice over the shrimp mixture. Add salt to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. If you want to refrigerate it for more than 30 minutes, skip adding the avocado as it will get brown.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1266IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.