Easy Shrimp Ceviche

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Easy shrimp ceviche uses precooked shrimp marinated in citrus juice, served with cilantro, red onion, tomato and avocado. Even a ceviche newbie will love it!

Shrimp ceviche is the perfect beginner ceviche because it uses precooked shrimp. We know that some people don’t like raw fish, so bringing it to a party can be hit or miss. Ceviche is perfect for parties and everyone can enjoy it without hesitation.

history class: Historians mostly agree that ceviche (also known as seviche or cebiche) originated in colonial Peru, but is also found in many coastal areas throughout Latin America. It is made with locally caught fish and the fermented juice of banana passion fruit.

To use raw shrimp for ceviche:

Want to make a more traditional ceviche with raw shrimp and let the citrus do all the cooking? Use a pound of good quality peeled and gutted shrimp. Cut the shrimp into small pieces as directed in Step 1. Double the amount of lemon and lime juice called for in the recipe above so you have 1 cup total. Pour the sliced ​​raw shrimp into a bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. It is then mixed with the rest of the ingredients and chilled until ready to eat.

Are there any spices I can add to Easy Shrimp Ceviche?

really. You can add chopped jalapeños to your ceviche for a big dose of spice.

What should you serve with ceviche?

Serve it as an appetizer with chips or biscuits, as a main course for a light dinner, or with lobster or scallops.

Shrimp ceviche with cilantro in a white bowl

How long will this keep in the fridge?

Mainly because of the avocado, you’ll want to eat your shrimp ceviche within 24 hours for best results.

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Shrimp ceviche in a white bowl

Easy shrimp ceviche uses precooked shrimp marinated in citrus juice, served with cilantro, red onion, tomato and avocado. Even a ceviche newbie will love it!

Preparation time 10 minute

marinating time 30 minute

raw material

  • 1 pound shrimp Cooked, peeled and gutted
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 big avocado diced
  • pinch Salt

instruct

  • Cut the shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour in lime juice and lemon juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Add cilantro, red onion, tomato and avocado. Season with a pinch of salt, or to taste. Serve chilled.

notes

add some crunchAdd 1 cup diced cucumber, if desired.
bring heat Add up to 1 chopped jalapeño to your ceviche.
want to use raw shrimp Let the citrus do all the cooking? Use one pound of good quality shrimp, peeled and gutted (see page 160 for instructions on preparing raw shrimp). Cut the shrimp into small pieces as directed in Step 1. Double the amount of lemon and lime juice called for in the recipe above so you have 1 cup total. Pour the sliced ​​raw shrimp into a bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. It is then mixed with the rest of the ingredients and chilled until ready to eat.

Calories: 211kcal | carbohydrate: 9G | protein: 25G | fat: 9G | Saturated fat: 1G | cholesterol: 286mg | sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 456mg | fiber: 4G | sugar: 2G | Vitamin A: 399unit | Vitamin C: 25mg | calcium: 174mg | iron: 3mg