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Shrimp ceviche in white bowl with lime and herbs

Classic Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

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This ceviche recipe is a refreshing, no-cook Latin American dish featuring shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice, mixed with onions, chilies, tomatoes, and cilantro. It’s bright, simple, and perfect for light meals or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Raw shrimp Peeled deveined, chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh lime juice About 8 limes
  • 0.5 Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1 –2 Jalapeños or serranos Minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes Diced
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • To taste Salt Start with ½ tsp
  • 1 Avocado Diced optional, add last

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Glass or ceramic preferred
  • 1 Knife For dicing shrimp and veg
  • 1 Citrus juicer Or squeeze limes by hand
  • 1 Cutting Board Use separate board for shrimp

Method
 

  1. Chop shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and place in a glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. Pour fresh lime juice over shrimp until fully submerged.
  3. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  4. Drain most of the lime juice, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
  5. Add chopped onion, chilies, tomatoes, cilantro, and salt. Mix gently.
  6. Add diced avocado just before serving.
  7. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  8. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tostadas, or lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For food safety, blanch shrimp for 30 seconds before marinating if desired.
Add mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
Only use fresh lime juice, bottled juice won’t properly “cook” the shrimp.
Best served fresh. Store in fridge up to 24 hours.

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