Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Name: Shrimp Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds shelled and deveined medium sized shrimp; 1 tablespoon Blackened Seasoning (like Zatarains); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 large sweet onion, finely diced; 1/3 cup finely diced carrot; 3 tomatoes, seeded, and diced; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; Sea salt to taste; 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno, or dried red pepper flakes to taste; 4 limes, the zest and the juice (may need another lime or two); 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika; A few whole cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 pounds shelled and deveined medium sized shrimp
1 tablespoon Blackened Seasoning (like Zatarains)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large sweet onion, finely diced
1/3 cup finely diced carrot
3 tomatoes, seeded, and diced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Sea salt to taste
1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno, or dried red pepper flakes to taste
4 limes, the zest and the juice (may need another lime or two)
2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
A few whole cilantro leaves for garnish

1
Toss shrimp in blackened seasoning and saute for one minute only in olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove from pan and immediately cool in ice water. Drain and chop shrimp. You want chunks of shrimp.
2
Add onions, carrots, tomatoes, and cilantro to chopped shrimp. Add salt to taste, along with either jalapeno or dried red pepper flakes. Finally add lime zest, and stir to thoroughly combine.
3
Pour into serving dish. Add fresh lime juice until it just barely covers the mixture. Add smoked sweet paprika evenly over the top and garnish with cilantro leaves. Marinate for at least an hour in frig.
4
Serve with blue chips and fresh guacamole.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds shelled and deveined medium sized shrimp, 1 tablespoon Blackened Seasoning (like Zatarains), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 large sweet onion, finely diced, 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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