Refreshing Shrimp Ceviche
This simple and refreshing shrimp ceviche is tangy, savory, and the perfect summertime snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp table salt
Optional
- 1/2 cup mango, cubed in small pieces
- 1/2 cup avocado, cubed in small pieces
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, combine the citrus juice, red onion, garlic, cilantro and salt.
- Inspect and devein all your shrimp and chop your shrimp into small pieces. See note for size.
- Add shrimp to the liquid mixture, stir, cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Optionally, you can top your ceviche with the avocado and mango. Just add when ready to serve.
Notes
- Serve the ceviche with club crackers or plantain chips
- Ceviche is best when fresh. If you have leftovers, eat them. Otherwise refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. This is only true for shrimp ceviche.
- You can substitute a firm, white fish for shrimp. You should serve 15 minutes after preparing. Fish will not hold up well for more than an hour or so.
- Want to prep ahead? Just wait to add your shrimp to the other ingredients until 15 minutes before serving.
- Want it spicy? Add a little chopped jalapeños for an extra kick!
- For 36-45 size shrimp, dice each shrimp into 2-3 pieces, for 31-35 size shrimp, dice into 3-4 pieces and for 21-30 size shrimp, dice into 4-5 pieces