🦐 Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp ceviche is a fresh, citrusy dish where shrimp is “cooked” in lime juice and mixed with vegetables and herbs. It’s light, tangy, and perfect as a starter or summer snack.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 300–400g raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1–2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cucumber (optional, diced)
- 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- 2–3 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1 avocado (cubed)
- Optional: a splash of orange juice for sweetness
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the shrimp (important for safety)
- Boil shrimp in salted water for 2–3 minutes until pink
- Immediately cool in ice water
- Chop into bite-sized pieces
2. “Cook” in citrus
- Place shrimp in a bowl
- Pour fresh lime juice over it
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes (flavor absorbs and firms up)
3. Mix everything
- Add onion, tomato, cucumber, chilies, and coriander
- Season with salt and pepper
- Mix gently
4. Rest & serve
- Chill for 10 more minutes
- Add avocado just before serving
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- With tortilla chips or crackers
- In lettuce cups 🥬
- As a light salad
- With spicy sauce or hot sauce
🔥 Tips:
- Use fresh lime juice (not bottled) for best flavor
- Don’t over-marinate or shrimp becomes rubbery
- Keep everything chilled for a refreshing taste
- Adjust chili level for heat preference 🌶️
🌟 Variations:
- Mango shrimp ceviche (sweet + tangy) 🥭
- Spicy Mexican-style with extra chilies
- Creamy version with a bit of mayo or yogurt
- Coconut ceviche for tropical flavor
If you want, I can also give you a no-boil traditional ceviche version, a spicy Pakistani fusion ceviche, or a restaurant-style plating guide 😄
