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Authentic Shrimp Ceviche

This light and refreshing authentic Mexican shrimp ceviche recipe is made with lime juice, avocado and jalapeno.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 178kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp raw, peeled, deveined
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup cilantro minced
  • 1 ½ cups red onion diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 3 serrano chilis, seeded and minced optional
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • saltines or tostadas to serve

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry and mince into small pieces. Place in a large bowl and toss with lime juice.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together cilantro, onion, tomato, cucumber, and serrano chilis in a medium bowl. Once the shrimp has marinated, remove any excess moisture that has accumulated into a small bowl. Reserve in case you need to add liquid at the end.
  • Add the cilantro onion mixture to the large bowl of shrimp, along with diced avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with saltine crackers or tostadas.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2.3mg