Description
Shrimp ceviche with avocado is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender shrimp marinated in zesty lime juice, creamy avocado, and a colorful mix of vegetables. Ideal for summer gatherings or light meals, this easy-to-make recipe bursts with tropical flavors in every bite. Serve it as an appetizer or a main dish, and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3-4 limes, juiced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by placing them in a bowl and covering with lime juice. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until opaque.
- While the shrimp marinates, chop the red onion, tomato, jalapeño pepper, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the shrimp is ready, drain excess lime juice but retain a little for flavor. In a large bowl, combine shrimp with all chopped veggies and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally add more lime juice or hot sauce.
- Let sit in the fridge for another 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on plates or tortilla chips, drizzling any remaining juices over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Light Meal
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider incorporating diced mango. - Adjust jalapeño based on your spice preference. - This ceviche is best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.