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Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

This is the best Shrimp Ceviche recipe that’s refreshing, easy to make, and healthy! Serve with tortilla chips to dip, top on tostadas, tacos, salads, or enjoy just as it is. 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp ceviche
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp medium-sized
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 1 cup cucumber seeded and diced
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • jalapeno optional
  • avocado optional
  • tortilla chips or crackers to dip optional

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, salsa, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir until combined and all the ingredients are mixed together.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will allow all the ingredients to come together and the flavors will absorb in the shrimp. Enjoy!
  • You don't have to place the ceviche in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, this is optional but I find the ceviche has better flavor when you do.

Notes

Recipe Notes: 
  • Add more seafood! If you're a seafood lover like me, some other seafood options to add are cooked baby scallops, white fish, imitation or real crab meat, sliced octopus, and cooked squid. 
  • Add spice. You can make this ceviche as mild or spicy as you want. Add your favorite hot sauce, diced jalapenos, and spicy salsa. 
  • Add avocados: I recommend serving cubed or sliced avocado on the side instead of adding it to the ceviche. This will prevent the avocado from turning brown if you have leftovers. 
  • Add sweetness. If you want to add sweetness, mix in 1 cup of diced fresh mango or pineapple.
  • Add more vegetables: some extra veggies you can add are diced bell peppers, carrots, celery, and corn. 
  • Leftovers: Fresh is always best and has the most flavor when it comes to ceviche. If you do have leftovers store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. The longer the ceviche is in the refrigerator, the more liquid it will have and the tomatoes and cucumbers will start to wilt and get soggy. 
  • To freeze, discard as much of the liquid as possible. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You may have to add more lime juice, lemon juice, and salsa to bring back the flavor that was in the juice.