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The Best Fresh Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
This recipe for Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche is different from Peruvian ceviche in that it has more liquid, like a cold soup. It has a light, tangy flavor and is perfect for eating on the beach!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Ecuadorian
Ingredients
- ½ small red onion halved and sliced paper thin
- 1 fresno jalapeño or other small chile, sliced paper thin (optional)
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice from about 6 lemons
- 2 pounds 31/40 count shrimp peeled and deveined, including tails, (shells or tails reserved)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 cup fresh orange juice from about 3 oranges
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
- 2 green plantains peeled
- vegetable oil for frying
Notes
- Serves 4 as a main dish and 8-10 as a snack or appetizer.
- Marinate and store ceviche in a non-reactive bowl or container. Use glass, stainless steel or ceramic to avoid a reaction with the materials and the acidic citrus juices.
- If you don't want to make your own plantain chips, you can purchase them or use corn nuts or popcorn instead!
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
786mg
(33%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.