Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Name: Shrimp Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons salt; ¾ cup lime juice (juice from 4-6 limes); ¾ cup lemon juice (juice from 2-3 lemons); 1 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 serrano chili, ribs and seeds removed, minced; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 1 small cucumber, peeled diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 4 small lettuce leaves; corn tortillas or tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 lb medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons salt
¾ cup lime juice (juice from 4-6 limes)
¾ cup lemon juice (juice from 2-3 lemons)
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 serrano chili, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 small cucumber, peeled diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 small lettuce leaves
corn tortillas or tortilla chips

1
Boil shrimp in salted water 1 minute to 2 minutes max, depending on size of shrimp.
2
(Over-cooking the shrimp will turn it rubbery.)
3
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
4
Drain the shrimp.
5
Cut each piece of shrimp in half, or into inch-long pieces.
6
Place shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl.
7
Mix in the lime and lemon juice.
8
Cover and refrigerate for a half hour.
9
Mix in the chopped red onion and serrano chile.
10
Refrigerate an additional half hour.
11
Right before serving, add the cilantro, cucumber, and avocado.
12
Using lettuce leaves as a garnish, serve with chips or wratpped in warm tortillas.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons salt, ¾ cup lime juice (juice from 4-6 limes), ¾ cup lemon juice (juice from 2-3 lemons), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Ceviche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp Ceviche

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