Easy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

This shrimp ceviche dish is fresh, healthy and delicious. It’s also really quick and easy to make. This classic Latin American dish features succulent shrimp marinated in lime juice combined with finely chopped veggies and spices, creating a refreshing and tangy appetizer or light lunch.

Today, I will be sharing with you one of my most favorite recipes: easy shrimp ceviche! This delicious dish is perfect for a summertime appetizer or a light meal. Plus, it’s very quick to make with cooked shrimp.

what is ceviche?

Traditional ceviche is a popular Latin American recipe that typically features raw seafood marinated in a citrus juice, such a lime or lemon. Then the acidity of the citrus juice “cooks” the raw seafood, changing its texture and flavor.

In this easy shrimp ceviche recipe, we use cooked shrimp but you can use fresh raw shrimp if you prefer. We will then add in other south-of-the-border ingredients like tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro to give the ceviche its freshness, color, and crunch.

This stuff is seriously so good! It’s perfect for a refreshing family dinner, summer potluck, or just a spontaneous snack.

why we love shrimp ceviche

Here are just a few reasons why we love this healthy and delicious dish! Shrimp ceviche is…

• healthy – shrimp ceviche is typically low in calories and high in lean protein from the shrimp. Plus, our easy ceviche recipe includes vegetables like onion, tomato, and cucumber, which add to the nutritional value while offering a variety of textures and flavors.
• super refreshing – this makes the perfect summertime dish, whether you enjoy the ceviche as a light lunch or a tasty snack. The citrus juice adds adds a zesty, tangy flavor that pairs incredibly well with the fresh shrimp and veggies.
• quick and easy to make – once the shrimp is cooked, the rest of the recipe only requires a little but of chopping and mixing. This recipe only requires a minimum of 15 minutes in the fridge to meld the flavors, which is a huge win for busy or active families.
• versatile – throw this shrimp ceviche over your favorite salad or make it a topping for your favorite Mexican dish. This simple appetizer would be the perfect side dish to a summertime bbq. It pairs incredibly well with so many dishes!

ingredients for shrimp ceviche

To make this shrimp ceviche recipe, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.

Here’s what we are working with:

• shrimp – this recipe can be made using chopped shrimp or bay shrimp which can be found pre-cooked and ready to use. If using raw shrimp, ensure that it’s very fresh. We prefer to used cooked shrimp for its texture. Additionally, cooking the shrimp can kill any harmful bacteria.
• citrus – fresh citrus juice is the magic in this dish. We will be using fresh lemon, lime and orange juice in this shrimp ceviche recipe.
• chopped vegetables – tomatoes, cucumber, onion, jalapeño, avocado and cilantro leaves all bring a wonderful color and texture to this refreshing dish.

how to make shrimp ceviche

1. Place the cooked shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño, onion, avocado and cilantro a bowl.
2. Pour the lime, orange and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers of your choice, optional.

how to serve shrimp ceviche

Shrimp ceviche is typically served chilled and can be eaten as an appetizer or as a light meal. It’s traditionally served with tortilla chips, but you can also serve it with other types of chips, crackers, or bread. You can also add extra avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, onions, or any other south-of-the-border toppings or garnishes that you like!

Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this simple shrimp ceviche recipe as much as our little tribe has time and time again. Please leave us a star review and comment if you enjoyed this recipe!

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