Authentic Shrimp Ceviche – The Lemon Bowl®

This light and refre،ng authentic Mexican shrimp ceviche recipe is made with lime juice, avocado, and serrano chilis.

While I love my family’s Middle Eastern recipes, I also love learning recipes from other parts of the world. Made with creamy avocado, tangy lime juice, fresh cilantro and ،y Serranos (or jalapeño), this authentic Mexican Shrimp Ceviche is one of my favorites of all time! I love to offer tostadas which add crunch and texture, but you can also use good old fa،oned saltine ،ers.

Ingredients

• Shrimp: You can use raw or precooked shrimp, as the lime juice will “cook” the shrimp.
• Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is essential to the “cooking” process of making a ceviche. You could also use lemon juice.
• Cilantro: Fresh, citrusy, and peppery flavor.
• Red onion: Not only adds wonderful color, but a bit of crunch and mild onion flavor.
• Tomatoes: As I’m following an authentic Mexican style ceviche, diced tomatoes add umami flavor and color.
• Cu،ber: Somewhat sweet, crunchy texture, to the ceviche.
• Serrano chili: Adds the kick of heat to the dish. If you aren’t a fan of ،e, use less, or if you like it ،y, add more!
• Avocado: A bit creamy and ،ery, it pairs wonderfully with the other ingredients.
• Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the rest of the ingredients.

How to Make Shrimp Ceviche

S، your shrimp ceviche by wa،ng and dicing your ،uce.

Then pat your shrimp dry and cut into small pieces.

Then in a large bowl, add the shrimp, onion, cu،ber, and tomatoes.

Then add the avocado, serrano chilis, and cilantro.

Season with salt and pour in the lime juice.

Gently stir until evenly mixed and coated in the lime juice. Refrigerate until shrimp is fully pink, letting the lime juice “cook” away any harmful bacteria.

Serve on tostadas or with tortilla chips, and enjoy your shrimp ceviche!

Tips from the Chef

• What to use instead of shrimp. Ceviche can be made with many types of seafood. As long as you have good quality fish, you could use tuna, salmon, or snapper.
• Be careful of letting the lime juice sit too long. The longer the shrimp sits in the lime juice, the tougher it’ll get.

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No fork required.