Description
Chilli Lime Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing seafood dish that combines marinated shrimp with zesty lime juice, fresh vegetables, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into ½ inch pieces
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium jalapeño or red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Lime wedges to serve
- Tortilla chips or tostadas (optional)
Instructions
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine shrimp and lime juice. Stir to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until shrimp turns opaque and is cooked.
- Add red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and salt to the shrimp. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Taste and adjust salt or chilli as needed.
- Serve chilled, garnished with lime wedges and accompanied by tortilla chips or tostadas if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño or red chilli based on your spice preference.
- For optimal freshness, consume the ceviche shortly after preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for marinating)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Marinating
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg