Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
This delicious Shrimp Ceviche is made by marinating cooked shrimp, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cilantro in a refreshing combination of freshly squeezed lime, lemon, orange, and grapefruit juice.
Servings: 6 as a side
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 pounds cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-size pieces
- 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño
seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 grapefruit juiced
- 2 lemons juiced
- 10 limes juiced
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or Fried Green Plantain Chips for serving
Instructions
- Soak the onions - Transfer the onions in a medium bowl with 2 teaspoons of salt. Cover with water and allow to soak for approximately 10-15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and transfer onions to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine remaining ingredients - Transfer the shrimp, tomatoes, diced bell pepper, jalapeño, orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, and a dash of salt and pepper to the same bowl as the soaked and drained sliced onion. Mix well to combine.
- Rest and marinate - Cover and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow ingredients to marinate and rest for at least 30-60 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve - Serve with tortilla chips or fried green plantain chips, if desired.
Notes
- Shrimp ceviche is best enjoyed within 24-48 hours. Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 476mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 96.5mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 5.1mg
