on May 17, 2024
Why You’ll Love Shrimp Ceviche
If you’re craving tropical 🌴 flavors, you’ve come to the right place. This ceviche is bursting with taste, from a medley of three citrus 🍊 juices, to bright jalapeño and red onion, contrasting crunchy cucumber creamy avocado, and punchy tajin 👊, this dish packs in sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy, and smooth. Shrimp are the star 🌟 of the show. Raw, chopped shrimp marinate in a citrus mixture, which helps break down the proteins and give the shrimp a “cooked” texture and appearance. With no cooking required, this is an incredibly easy yet impressive dish to serve. Pairs perfectly with a hot sunny day ☀️ and a fruity drink 🍹.
What is Ceviche?
Ceviche is an important dish for many cultures, especially the countries of Central and South America which border the Pacific Ocean. The dish is originated in Peru 🇵🇪, where it’s often served with corn or sweet potato. Although every nation adds a unique twist to the dish, the concept remains the same: raw seafood or shellfish marinated in citrus, often combined with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Ceviche also goes by the names cebiche, sebiche, or seviche. My version of Shrimp Ceviche is Mexican-inspired, featuring tomato and avocado, and served alongside tostadas (whole fried or toasted tortillas).
Is Ceviche Safe to Eat?
Yes, however, I strongly encourage you to buy high-quality fresh shrimp (or fish) making sure you make it the same day. Marinating shrimp in fresh lime juice essentially cooks the shrimp due to the high acidity of lime juice. If you feel uneasy about raw seafood, you can boil the shrimp first and use cooked shrimp instead.
How to Prepare Shrimp Ceviche
🦐 Prepare fresh, thawed, peeled, and deveined shrimp. If you are concerned about raw seafood, use pre-cooked shrimp. 🥣 Cut shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. 🍋 Add freshly squeezed lime, lemon, and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1.5 hours until the shrimp is “cooked” by the citrus. 🥑 When the shrimp is ready, add chili flakes, Tajin, onion, cucumber, tomato, avocado, jalapeno (optional), and cilantro (or parsley if you prefer). 🔥 Mix well and serve Shrimp Ceviche immediately with tortilla chips or tostadas, adding hot sauce on top if desired.
Variations and Substitutions for Shrimp Ceviche
You can definitely make this Shrimp Ceviche your own, but remember if you are changing or adding ingredients you may have to experiment and adjust the quantities.
Best Served With
Some tostadas or tortilla chips A lettuce cup or over a bed of rice or quinoa A crunchy bread like my No Knead Peasant Bread to soak up the juices
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