Easy Shrimp Ceviche
This Easy Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing seafood dish made with poached shrimp, citrus juices, and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- large pot
- large bowl
- Cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp thawed if frozen
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from 2 to 3 limes
- 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 medium avocado
- Tostadas or tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Turn off the heat, add 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, and poach until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Chop the shrimp into ½-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Add ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 chopped tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, 1 finely chopped medium jalapeño, ½ cup chopped cilantro, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, dice 1 medium avocado, add to the ceviche, and gently toss to combine. Serve with tostadas or tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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