Spicy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
This vibrant Spicy Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing and zesty appetizer featuring raw shrimp ‘cooked’ in lime juice and mixed with fresh vegetables and fiery habañero peppers. Perfectly balanced with creamy avocado and fragrant cilantro, it’s a quick and flavorful dish ideal for summer gatherings or light meals served with crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (marinating time)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Seafood and Marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs. raw 21-25ct shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (divided)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 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
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the raw, peeled, deveined, and bite-sized shrimp pieces into a non-reactive glass bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes, allowing the citric acid in the lime juice to ‘cook’ the shrimp until they turn opaque.
- Combine Ingredients: After 20 minutes, drain the lime juice from the shrimp. In the same bowl, toss the shrimp with the finely diced beefsteak tomato, Persian cucumbers, red onion, diced avocado, minced habañero peppers, and minced cilantro leaves.
- Season and Dress: Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to blend the flavors without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Serve the ceviche immediately chilled alongside crunchy tortilla chips for scooping and enjoying this spicy, fresh dish.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of habañero peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- Use a glass or ceramic bowl for marinating to avoid any metallic taste from reactive containers.
- Make sure shrimp are very fresh and properly cleaned for safe consumption without cooking heat.
- Serve immediately after mixing to preserve the freshness and texture of the avocado.
- For a milder version, substitute habañero with jalapeño peppers.
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