Easy Shrimp Ceviche (Printable Version)

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

# 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 (optional, for heat)
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

# Directions:

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. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or on crisp lettuce leaves.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The shrimp stay impossibly tender while the citrus does all the heavy lifting for flavor
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a coastal restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and let the fridge do the work while you entertain
02 -
  • Never marinate ceviche in aluminum or reactive metal bowls, the citrus will take on a metallic taste
  • The shrimp continue cooking in the citrus, so err on the side of undercooking during the initial blanching step
  • Room temperature ceviche is never as good as cold ceviche, plan at least 20 minutes of chilling time before serving
03 -
  • Let the onion soak in ice water for 10 minutes while you prep the other vegetables to mellow its harsh bite
  • Pat your marinated shrimp gently with paper towels before adding the vegetables if the mixture seems too liquidy

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