Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make Avocado Shrimp Ceviche | Healthy Recipe | Allrecipes.com

Login to Save
39K views👍 374
A
Allrecipes

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Avocado Shrimp Ceviche

Cultural Context

Ceviche is a traditional dish originating from Peru, often made with fresh seafood marinated in citrus juices. It holds cultural significance as a staple of Peruvian cuisine, celebrated for its vibrant flavors and freshness. Modern variations have emerged globally, with avocado becoming a popular addition for creaminess and texture, enhancing the dish's appeal.

PeruvianPEappetizer
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 to 8 limes)
5 Roma or plum tomatoes
1 white onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
salt
pepper
1 avocado

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is a cost-effective seafood substitute.

1

Juice enough limes for 3/4 of a cup of fresh lime juice, about 6 to 8 limes.

2

Dice 5 Roma or plum tomatoes.

3

Peel and chop 1 white onion.

4

Chop a handful of cilantro for half a cup.

5

Chop 2 lbs of peeled and deveined large shrimp into fairly small pieces.

6

Place the shrimp into a large bowl along with the lime juice and stir to coat.

7

Let the shrimp stand for 5 minutes or until it turns opaque.

8

Add the diced tomatoes, onion, and cilantro to the shrimp and stir together.

9

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

10

Remove the ceviche from the refrigerator and add 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp of ketchup, 1 tsp of hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.

11

Combine the ingredients.

12

Divide the ceviche evenly into 4 glass dishes.

13

Slice, pit, and dice 1 avocado and top the ceviche with the avocado pieces.

14

Serve garnished with lime wedges, extra Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

dicingmarinating

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsglass dishes

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Ceviche de Camarón con AguacateCeviche Peruano

Other Takes on Shrimp

(24 videos)

Similar Peruvian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)