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Shrimp Ceviche

This Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a refreshing, vibrant dish that's perfect for a quick lunch, an impressive appetizer, or a light dinner. It's easy to make and packed with zesty, sunny flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Light Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium shrimp raw or cooked, thawed, peeled, deveined, and diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup lime juice from approximately 6 limes, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced, adjust to spice preference
  • 1 cup Clamato juice use 'picante' for extra spicy

Equipment

  • Large Glass Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse thawed shrimp under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. If using large shrimp, dice them into bite-sized pieces. If using pre-cooked shrimp, proceed to the next step.
  2. Step 2: Marinate Shrimp: Place shrimp in a large glass bowl. Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups of fresh lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate. Marinate raw shrimp for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until opaque. Marinate cooked shrimp for 15 minutes. Stir halfway through.
  3. Step 3: Chop Vegetables: While shrimp marinates, dice the cucumber, avocados, tomatoes, and red onion. Finely chop the cilantro. Seed and mince the jalapeno.
  4. Step 4: Combine: Once the shrimp is opaque and tender (or after marinating cooked shrimp), add all the chopped vegetables and Clamato juice to the bowl with the shrimp. Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

For added flavor, try adding diced mango or a pinch of chili powder. Bell pepper can add crunch, and corn kernels add sweetness. If you don't have Clamato, tomato juice or extra lime juice can be used, though the flavor will differ.