Zesty Fresh Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
A bright, refreshing, and zesty Mexican shrimp ceviche perfect for summer, featuring fresh shrimp marinated in lime and orange juice with crisp veggies and a hint of jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice (about 8–10 limes)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (Roma tomatoes recommended)
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 cup (150 grams) cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Tortilla chips or tostadas for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fresh shrimp. Peel, devein, and cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
- Squeeze fresh limes to obtain 1 cup of lime juice. Add 1/4 cup fresh orange juice and pour over the shrimp in a glass or stainless steel bowl.
- Stir the shrimp gently into the citrus juice. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and firm.
- While shrimp is marinating, finely chop the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Dice tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño, and avocado. Chop cilantro finely.
- After shrimp is ready, drain excess citrus juice if desired. Add the drained onion, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chill the ceviche in the fridge for another 10 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips, tostadas, or as a topping for toasted bread.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for best texture and flavor. Soaking the onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. Adjust jalapeño heat to taste. Do not over-marinate shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Optionally add a splash of lemon juice before serving for extra zest. Store leftovers up to 24 hours; keep avocado separate to avoid browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
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