Ceviche
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs. medium shrimp
peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium roma tomatoes
diced, 1 cup
- 3/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper
* seeded if preferred for less heat, diced
- to tasteSalt and pepper
- 1/2 medium cucumber
peeled and diced, about 1 cup
- 1 medium avocado
diced
Directions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, fill up a medium bowl with ice water, set aside.
- 2
Add shrimp to boiling water and let cook just until pink and opaque, about 1 minute.
- 3
Drain shrimp in a colander then transfer to ice water to cool for a few minutes. Drain well then chop shrimp into small pieces (about 1/2-inch).
- 4
In a medium non-reactive bowl (you can use the same bowl that was previously filled with ice water) combine shrimp, lime juice, lemon juice, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Transfer to refrigerator and let rest 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 6
Toss in cucumber and avocado and serve (if desired you can strain off some of the juices). It's delicious with tortilla chips or over tostada shells.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dish that's both vibrant and incredibly refreshing? This easy shrimp ceviche delivers a burst of authentic flavor, perfect for satisfying your palate without a lot of fuss.
This recipe celebrates the magic of fresh ingredients and the natural power of citrus. Succulent shrimp is delicately "cooked" by the vibrant acidity of fresh lime and lemon juices, eliminating the need for traditional heat. This method preserves the shrimp's natural sweetness and creates a wonderfully tender texture. Combined with a medley of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables like ripe roma tomatoes, sharp red onion, and cool cucumber, along with aromatic cilantro and a touch of heat from jalapeno, every component sings in harmony, creating a truly memorable dish.
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience. Each spoonful offers the tender, subtly sweet bite of shrimp, perfectly contrasted by the juicy crunch of diced tomatoes and cucumber. You'll appreciate the invigorating zest from the citrus, beautifully balanced by the herbaceous brightness of cilantro and the mild tang of red onion. The creamy, rich avocado brings a luxurious smoothness, harmonizing all the vibrant flavors. This ceviche is wonderfully light, yet incredibly satisfying, with a refreshing coolness that makes it an ideal choice for any occasion, offering an explosion of fresh, tangy, and savory notes.
Tailoring this ceviche to your taste is straightforward. If you're sensitive to heat, simply remove the seeds from the diced jalapeno pepper before adding it to the mix. For an even more pronounced herbal note, feel free to increase the amount of fresh cilantro. You can also adjust the balance of lime and lemon juice to lean towards your preferred level of tartness.
This versatile shrimp ceviche is fantastic served simply as a flavorful dip alongside your favorite crispy tortilla chips. For a more substantial offering, pile generous spoonfuls over crunchy tostada shells, creating an effortless yet impressive main entree that's bursting with fresh flavor.