Description
A refreshing and zesty shrimp ceviche recipe perfect for brightening up your summer gatherings, featuring fresh lime and lemon juices, crunchy vegetables, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound Medium Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice (for acidity and flavor)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (can substitute with more lime juice)
- to taste Salt and Pepper (adjust based on preference)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 medium Roma Tomatoes (fresh for best flavor)
- 1/2 medium Red Onion (can substitute with white onion)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (can substitute with parsley)
- 1 small Jalapeno Pepper (remove seeds for milder flavor)
- 1 medium Cucumber (pickling cucumbers work great)
- 1 medium Avocado (add right before serving)
Instructions
- Preparation Steps: Gather and prep all ingredients by peeling, deveining, and removing tails from the shrimp. Chop tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, cucumber, and dice avocado.
- Boil Shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for about 1 minute until they turn pink and opaque.
- Shock Shrimp in Ice Water: Immediately drain the shrimp and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium non-reactive bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with fresh lime juice, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ceviche for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Add Final Ingredients: Just before serving, gently fold in the diced cucumber and avocado to maintain their crispness and creaminess.
Notes
- Remove jalapeno seeds for milder heat or keep them for a spicier kick.
- Use non-reactive bowls (glass or stainless steel) to avoid any metallic taste from the lime and lemon juices.
- Serve immediately after adding avocado to prevent browning.
- This dish is best consumed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
