Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Unlike your average shrimp ceviche, the shrimp in this recipe is parboiled and soaked in lime juice before combining with a spicy, refreshing medley of vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 serrano peppers, seeded and deveined
• 6 medium limes, divided
• 1 small avocado, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons salt, divided
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 medium red onion, diced
• 0.5 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, serrano peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt and squeeze 1 lime. Gently mix and set aside.

Step 2

Squeeze the remaining limes into another bowl. Add remaining salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bring a 1- to 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Place shrimp into the boiling water for 45 seconds. Quickly remove from the water using a strainer.

Step 4

Chop the partially cooked shrimp into small pieces and add to the bowl with the seasoned lime mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes. Combine with the cucumber mixture and top with avocados.