How to Make Shrimp Ceviche

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: sustainable shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Canned shrimp is often more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions provide a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more budget-friendly.

Start with 1 cup of cooked cocktail shrimp.

Squeeze the juice of 2 fresh limes over the shrimp and mix together.

Let the shrimp marinate for about 30 minutes.

Dice 1 medium ripe tomato and add it to the shrimp mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced red onion to the bowl.

Chop 1 jalapeño pepper and add it to the mixture, removing seeds if you want less spice.

Add salt to taste, about a teaspoon or more as preferred.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Refrigerate the ceviche for about 1 hour before serving.

Serve with chips and salsa, and optionally with a Dijon sauce.

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