How to Make Shrimp Ceviche | Easy Recipe

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.

If your shrimp is frozen, put it in a bowl and add enough warm water to cover. Let shrimp defrost for about 10 minutes.

Roll the limes and cut them in half to squeeze the juice. You need about 3 and 1/4 cups of lime juice.

Drain the shrimp and give it a gentle squeeze in the sink to remove excess water.

Devein the shrimp, remove tails, and peel them. Cut the shrimp into small pieces for the ceviche.

Add diced shrimp to a bowl and pour lime juice over it. Marinate raw shrimp for about 1 to 1.5 hours until pink and opaque, or 15 minutes if using cooked shrimp.

While shrimp is marinating, dice the tomato, mince the red onion, chop the cilantro, and mince the jalapeño, removing seeds for less spice.

After marinating, add shrimp and lime juice to the bowl with the diced vegetables. Stir gently and taste for salt and pepper.

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