Spicy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
This spicy shrimp ceviche is light, fresh, and comes together in about 20 minutes! There's tender shrimp mixed with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, and a little habanero for spice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. raw 21-25ct shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
- 1 beefsteak tomato, finely diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 habañero peppers, seeds removed and minced
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla Chips, for serving
Instructions
- "Cook" the shrimp. Combine shrimp in a non-reactive glass bowl with 1/2 cup lime juice. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the shrimp should be opaque.
- Assemble the ceviche. Drain lime juice from the shrimp and toss it with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
Use very fresh shrimp for this recipe.
Make just enough to serve, and serve immediately. Ceviche doesn't hold well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 6g
