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Fresh Shrimp Ceviche Recipe with Creamy Avocado and Cilantro

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A quick and easy fresh shrimp ceviche with creamy avocado and cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings and light meals. This recipe balances the tangy lime with buttery avocado and fresh herbs for a refreshing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught recommended)
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: splash of orange juice
  • Optional: diced cucumber

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: peel and devein if fresh, rinse under cold water, pat dry, and cut into ½ inch pieces.
  2. Marinate shrimp in lime juice in a mixing bowl, ensuring shrimp is fully covered. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes until shrimp turns opaque.
  3. While shrimp marinates, finely chop red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. Dice avocados and halve cherry tomatoes, keeping avocados separate to prevent browning.
  4. Drain off about half the lime juice from the shrimp. Add chopped onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado to the shrimp.
  5. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and drizzle olive oil. Gently fold to combine without mashing the avocado.
  6. Let ceviche rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor; avoid over-marinating shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Add avocado last and fold gently to keep chunks intact. Soak onion in cold water if raw flavor is too sharp. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 24 hours; add extra lime juice to prevent avocado browning.

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Keywords: shrimp ceviche, avocado, cilantro, lime, summer recipe, seafood appetizer, easy ceviche, fresh shrimp

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