Ceviche is one of those dishes that I can never resist. The combination of fresh seafood, acidic citrus juices, and spicy peppers makes for a dish that's both flavorful and addictive. This shrimp ceviche recipe is no exception - it's got all the flavors I love, plus a little bit of heat to keep things interesting. If you're looking for a fresh and spicy dish to celebrate summer, look no further than this shrimp ceviche!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's refreshing and flavorful and easy to make.
- It can be tailored to your own taste preferences, if you are not a fan of spice.
- It's a healthy and delicious meal that your entire family will enjoy.
Ceviche is a popular dish in many parts of the world, and there are lots of variations. This shrimp ceviche is light, refreshing, and easy to make. The combination of spices and citrus gives it a delicious flavor that everyone will love. Serve this ceviche as an appetizer or main course. It's perfect for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- Shrimp - we use already cooked and deveined.
- Cilantro - fresh
- Avocado
- Tomatoes - we used Roma but use whatever you like.
- Red Onion
- Ketchup
- Orange Juice - may use frozen or reconstituted.
- Lemon Juice - fresh is best.
- Lime Juice - fresh is always your best choice.
- White Vinegar - may use your preferred kind. We like the white so it doesn't alter the color.
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Kosher Salt
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Gather all the ingredients you need to make this fresh dish.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bow.
- Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this Shrimp Ceviche recipe successfully.
- Large glass bowl
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
- Citrus Juicer
- Measuring Spoons
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Dry Measuring Cups
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making this Spicy Fresh Shrimp Ceviche recipe.
Ceviche is a popular Latin dish in which the acidic juices from lemon or lime "cook" the raw shrimp or other type of seafood. There are many different types of ceviche, and this particular recipe resembles more of an Ecuadorian ceviche, which includes orange juice, ketchup or tomato juice, and a lot of the juice. Peruvian and Mexican ceviches are ore lime based, and include less juice in the final dish. These ceviche dishes are delicious, healthy, and full of flavor.
Shrimp needs to stay in the lime juice for at least 15 minutes but preferably an hour for the best flavor.
Yes, shrimp can indeed be cooked using lime juice. In fact dishes like ceviche are prepared this way! The acid in the limes denatures proteins just as it would if you were to heat them up - breaking down their structure and making for a more tender bite.
Yes, shrimp ceviche is a healthy dish. It's packed with fresh veggies and spices, making it a delicious and nutritious meal. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- This dish is best served cold, so be sure to let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Try to cut your vegetables to the same dish so that they soften evenly.
- It's important to use the freshest shrimp that you can find in this dish for best taste.
- I strongly recommend using fresh lime juice, don't use the juice from the bottle.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips for a tasty dip or appetizer.
📚 Variations
- If you are not a fan of spice, you can omit hot sauce or use less if you prefer.
- Add more spice to this dish by adding diced jalapenos.
- Instead of shrimp, you can use white fish or bay scallops for a different twist on this recipe.
- Instead of tomatoes use diced mango, pineapple or your favorite tropical fruit.
- Diced cucumber would also add a delicious flavor to this recipe.
🥫 Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to one day.
📗 Related Recipes
- Shrimp Scampi is easy to put together and full of tangy lemon and garlic flavors.
- Grilled Shrimp is fresh and flavorful and takes no time at all to make, this is the perfect weeknight meal.
- Lemon Shrimp Pasta is an easy and simple dish that has a deliciously tangy flavor.
🍽 Serve with
- Grilled Porterhouse Steak is a hearty meal that will quickly become a family favorite and goes well with this appetizer.
- This Homemade Flatbread is delicious when dipped in this spicy shrimp dip.
- Tomato Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing side salad that pairs well with spicy shrimp ceviche.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
I remember the first time that I tried shrimp ceviche. I was a little wary, but after that first bite I quickly fell in love with this light and healthy dish. The next week I gave the recipe a try on my own and added a little spicy kick, and that's how this delicious shrimp ceviche recipe was born. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
If you like seafood appetizers, next time try our deep fried oyster recipe. The oysters never get soggy or lose their breading even after dipping in the cocktail sauce.
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📝 Recipe Card
Shrimp ceviche is a light, refreshing appetizer that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make, and can be tailored to your taste by adding different spices. This version is fresh and spicy, with a bit of heat from the hot sauce. Enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Fresh Shrimp Ceviche
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
- 1 pound Medium shrimp Cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 1 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- ¼ cup Red onion julienned
- ½ cup Orange juice
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh
- 2 Talbespoons Lime juice Fresh
- 1½ teaspoons Distilled White Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
- Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
