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Watermelon and Citrus Shrimp Ceviche

Fresh Watermelon and Citrus Shrimp Ceviche is loaded with tender shrimp and juicy watermelon, plus bright flavors of zesty orange and lime. It always puts me in a vacation kind of mood!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped into 1/2" pieces
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice divided
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice divided
  • 4 cup diced 1/2" pieces watermelon
  • ¾ cup minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper add more if desired
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves chopped
  • 12 large mint leaves chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1/4 cup of the orange juice, and 1/4 cup of the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or until shrimp are pink and opaque (no longer translucent). The citric acids will "cook" the raw shrimp. Drain. Discard juice.
  2. In a large bowl, fold together watermelon, red onion, jalapeño pepper, orange zest, lime zest, and remaining orange and lime juices. Sprinkle salt over the top, and then add the shrimp, cilantro, and mint. Fold gently to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors mingle. Serve with your favorite chips.

Notes

  • from a farmgirl's dabbles
  • To store. Ceviche is best eaten on the same day it's made. But I've very much enjoyed leftovers for another day or two. :) You can keep them in the fridge in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 460mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

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