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Mexican Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado

Cultural Context

Ceviche is a traditional dish in coastal regions of Mexico, where fresh seafood is abundant. It is often enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer, especially in hot weather. The dish showcases the vibrant flavors of lime and fresh vegetables, making it a staple at gatherings and celebrations. Today, ceviche has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating different types of seafood and ingredients.

MexicanMXappetizer
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb de-vained cooked baby shrimp
1/2 cup lime juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a more affordable protein option.

1

Juice the limes to extract most of the juice.

2

Chop the Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro finely.

3

In a bowl, combine the de-vained cooked baby shrimp, lime juice, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

4

Season with salt to taste.

5

Let the ceviche sit to marinate before serving.

Cooking Techniques

dicingmixing

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Ceviche de CamarónCeviche Mexicano
Local Name: Ceviche de camarón con aguacate

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