Easy Shrimp Ceviche (Printable)

Tender shrimp marinated in citrus with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs. A light, refreshing dish perfect for warm weather.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

→ Citrus Marinade

02 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)

→ Vegetables & Herbs

05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 cup Roma tomato, seeded and diced
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 small avocado, diced

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add chopped shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until opaque. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again.
02 - In a glass or non-reactive bowl, combine shrimp with lime, lemon, and orange juice. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate and cook further in the citrus.
03 - Add red onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro to the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
04 - Just before serving, fold in diced avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips or on crisp lettuce leaves.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The citrus cure transforms raw shrimp into impossibly tender bites that feel like a luxury
  • Everything happens ahead of time so youre not cooking when guests arrive
  • One bite transports you to a seaside cantina without leaving your kitchen
02 -
  • Always use a glass or ceramic bowl since metal can react with the citrus
  • The shrimp will continue cooking in the acid so dont overdo the initial blanch
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly so fold it in moments before serving
03 -
  • Make everything bite sized so guests can eat it easily in one mouthful
  • Let the mixture rest for five minutes after the final toss before serving

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