Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Fresh shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and herbs are tossed in a blend of lime, lemon, orange, and grapefruit juice for a bright, refreshing Mexican Shrimp Ceviche.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp * see notes
- ¼ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup grapefruit juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 grapefruit peeled and diced
- 1 orange peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 Jalapeño diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ tsp salt or salt to taste
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Juice your citrus, grapefruit, orange, lime and lemon into a bowl with salt. Next, clean and shell the shrimp. If using frozen raw shrimp, please be sure it is very high quality otherwise place it in a pan and sauté for 2 minutes on each side. If using cooked shrimp, be sure it is shelled and defrosted. Chop into bite sized pieces. Place into the citrus mix and let it marinate for 25 minutes covered in the refrigerator.
- Finely chop the cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion and the oranges, and grapefruit. Set aside until the shrimp is "marinated" in the citrus. The shrimp is ready when the color changes from translucent gray to opaque pink and white throughout. The citrus lightly cooks the shrimp. It should feel firm, similar to cooked shrimp, without being tough or rubbery. If you are using cooked shrimp, you can move to the next step.
- Add all the chopped veggies and herbs to the shrimp bowl and mix well. Add in chopped avocado if using and serve. Note: the longer the mixture soaks together the better it will taste, if you have the time to let it sit for 30 - 1 hour do it. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Raw or cooked shrimp both work well in this recipe. If using raw shrimp, choose high-quality shrimp from a trusted source and allow enough time for it to marinate in the citrus.
- For the best texture, add the avocado just before serving so it stays creamy and doesn't become mushy.
- The ceviche is best enjoyed the day it's made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1086IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg