Tequila-Spiked Shrimp Ceviche Recipe with Avocado
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Tequila-Spiked Shrimp Ceviche Recipe with Avocado
Description
The Tequila-Spiked Shrimp Ceviche Recipe with Avocado starts by boiling peeled and deveined shrimp briefly, then shocking them in ice water to stop cooking and preserve firmness. After chopping the shrimp into bite-sized pieces, they are marinated in fresh lime juice and tequila, which imparts a citrusy, slightly boozy tang. The addition of seeded and diced Roma tomatoes, diced avocado, and jalapeño contribute fresh vegetable textures and subtle heat.
Cilantro and salt round out the flavors, offering brightness and balance. The ceviche is stirred gently to maintain avocado integrity and is served cold. It offers a lively mixture of textures, including tender shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp tomato, and a little sharpness from the jalapeño.
It's ideal as a light starter or snack. Serving with tortilla chips or crackers adds a crunchy complement to the tender ceviche mix. The simplicity and fresh ingredients make this a dish that highlights the shrimp's natural flavor enhanced by citrus and tequila notes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled & deveined, large
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 Roma tomato seeded & diced
- 1 avocado diced, California
- 1 jalapeño seeded & diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- ¼ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute, drain, then immediately plunge the shrimp into the ice water to stop them from cooking further.
- Cut the shrimp into ½-inch pieces and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the lime juice and tequila. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- To the shrimp mixture, add the tomato, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro and salt. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25Cup | |
| Calories | 110.6kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 86.1mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 159.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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