Description
Shrimp Ceviche is a chilled and refreshing appetizer made with cooked shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice and mixed with diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and green onions. It’s a perfect light and zesty dip served cold, ideal as a starter or snack with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed
Citrus Marinade
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, diced
Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp: Finely chop the cooked shrimp and place it into a medium-sized bowl to prepare for marination.
- Add lime juice and marinate: Pour the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and toss well to ensure all pieces are coated. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the shrimp to absorb the flavors.
- Add vegetables and salt: Incorporate the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and green onions into the shrimp mixture. Add kosher salt and mix thoroughly.
- Chill the ceviche: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ceviche for 30 minutes to one hour. This chilling time lets the flavors meld beautifully while keeping the ceviche refreshing.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp ceviche cold with tortilla chips for dipping, making it a perfect light appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on desired spiciness.
- Keep ceviche refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tostadas, or as a topping for tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
