Light Fresh Shrimp Ceviche (Printable)

Tender shrimp marinated in citrus with crisp veggies and herbs for a refreshing, light dish.

# What you need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed)

→ Marinade

02 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)

→ Vegetables & Fruits

05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
07 - 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
08 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seasoning

11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ To Serve

14 - Tortilla chips or tostadas (optional)
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, transfer to ice bath, then drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. If using pre-cooked shrimp, chop directly.
02 - Combine shrimp with lime, lemon, and orange juices in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to marinate.
03 - Add diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño (if using), and chopped cilantro to the marinated shrimp. Toss gently to combine.
04 - Add salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the shrimp mixture. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Serve in small bowls or glasses, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Accompany with tortilla chips or tostadas if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use fresh citrus juice for best flavor
  • Pre-cooked shrimp can be substituted to save time
03 -
  • Marinate shrimp just long enough to cook it in the citrus juice for the best texture
  • Adjust jalapeño levels to control heat according to preference
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