Mexican Ceviche

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this refreshing Mexican Ceviche recipe! Made with tender shrimp "cooked" in tangy lime and lemon juice, this dish bursts with freshness from crisp cucumber, juicy roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fragrant cilantro. Spiced with a touch of jalapeño or serrano pepper and tossed with creamy avocado, it’s the perfect balance of zest, heat, and texture. Ready in under an hour, this no-cook classic is ideal for warm-weather gatherings. Serve it chilled with crunchy tortilla chips or on tostadas for an authentic Mexican culinary experience your guests will love. Perfect for seafood lovers, this gluten-free appetizer is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6-8 limes)
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
• 3 medium roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper (seeded and finely minced)
• 2 medium avocado (diced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bag tortilla chips or tostadas (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw shrimp in a non-reactive glass or ceramic bowl. Pour the lime juice and lemon juice over the shrimp, making sure it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, 'cooking' in the citrus juices.

Step 2

While the shrimp marinates, prepare the vegetables. Chop the tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red onion, and mince the jalapeño or serrano pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

Once the shrimp has finished marinating, drain the excess citrus juices, leaving about 2 tablespoons of liquid in the bowl to retain some flavor.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, minced pepper, and chopped cilantro to the shrimp. Gently mix to combine.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt, tasting and adjusting as needed.

Step 6

Finally, fold in the diced avocado gently to avoid mashing it.

Step 7

Serve the ceviche chilled with tortilla chips or atop tostadas. Enjoy your fresh, vibrant Mexican Ceviche!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2041.7 grams (2041.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146

Total Fat 98.30g	126%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 886mg	295%
Sodium 4118mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 217.50g	79%
Dietary Fiber 36.30g	130%
Total Sugars 24.40g
Protein 137.40g	275%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530mg	41%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 4655mg	99%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 37.8%