Description
Sonoran shrimp ceviche brings zesty Mexican coastal flavors to your table, blending fresh seafood with tangy citrus and crisp vegetables. Refreshing and light, this dish offers a perfect summer appetizer that transports you straight to the sunny shores of Sonora.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 small tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
Citrus and Liquid:
- 5 limes, juiced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) clamato juice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/3 white onion
- 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Delicately slice shrimp into bite-sized morsels, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent marination.
- Submerge shrimp in freshly squeezed lime juice, allowing citrus to chemically “cook” the seafood in refrigerator for minimum 3 hours until protein turns translucent pink.
- Chop assorted vegetables into uniform, crisp cubes, storing in chilled environment to maintain crispness and freshness.
- Gently fold marinated shrimp into prepared vegetable mixture, incorporating clamato juice and signature seasonings to create vibrant, zesty seafood medley.
- Present dish alongside crunchy tostadas or tortilla chips, offering optional ketchup as complementary condiment for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp pieces are uniform for even marinating and consistent texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most authentic citrus flavor that “cooks” the seafood.
- Chill ingredients thoroughly to enhance the refreshing, clean taste of this classic seafood dish.
- Try different chili peppers like serrano or jalapeño to adjust heat level according to preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg