Description
Shrimp Ceviche is a bright, zesty, and fresh seafood dish combining tender shrimp with tangy lime juice, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. This light and refreshing recipe is perfect as an appetizer or main dish, offering a vibrant mix of textures and flavors that celebrate the natural taste of the sea and garden-fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Citrus
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Fresh Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup crisp cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Creamy Component
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (plant-based)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp briefly in boiling water until just opaque, then immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process and keep them tender. Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing.
- Mix the Fresh Vegetables: Dice tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small uniform pieces. Finely chop the jalapeño and cilantro to ensure every spoonful bursts with balanced flavor and texture.
- Combine and Marinate: In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped shrimp with the diced vegetables and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), tomato paste (natural), and natural gelling agent. Mix lightly and refrigerate the ceviche for at least 30 minutes to let the citrus fully infuse the shrimp and mellow the sharpness of the onion.
- Add Creamy Avocado: Just before serving, fold in the diced avocado (plant-based) carefully to maintain its silky texture and contrast the zingy marinade.
- Serve: Garnish with thin lime wedges, extra cilantro leaves, or finely diced red chili if desired. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, fresh corn salad, or plant-based flatbreads.
Notes
- Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor and authentic tanginess.
- Do not over-marinate; keep marinating time around 30 minutes to avoid mushy shrimp texture.
- Chop all ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced flavors in every bite.
- Chill ceviche before serving to enhance refreshing qualities and meld the tastes.
- Add jalapeño gradually to personalize the heat level according to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp ceviche, seafood appetizer, fresh shrimp recipe, lime shrimp salad, citrus seafood dish, healthy ceviche, gluten free appetizer
