Simple Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is not a big party like it is in the United States and it is not Mexico’s Independence Day, as many people think. The holiday is a celebration of Mexico’s defeat of the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, mostly celebrated in the states of Puebla and Veracruz with parades, festivals, and reenactments. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. This Simple Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche is a festive recipe to kickstart a fun Cinco de Mayo!
Simple Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ medium red onion - finely minced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers - seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice - (6-7 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice - (1-2 lemons)
- 1 medium avocado - diced
- Tortilla chips of choice - for serving
Instructions
- Make your poaching liquid by filling a large pot with 8 cups water and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring water to a boil and add shrimp. Immediately take the pot off the heat. Leave shrimp in poaching liquid until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Shrimp are cooked when firm and opaque throughout.
- Remove shrimp from poaching liquid and spread onto a cutting board to cool. When shrimp are cool enough to handle, remove tails (if there are any) and chop into bite-size pieces.
- Add onion, cucumber, peppers, cilantro, and chopped shrimp to a non-reactive bowl (such as glass, stainless steel, or ceramic). Pour in citrus juices and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss well, then press shrimp down into liquid as much as possible. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in the avocado. Taste and season with additional salt, if needed. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Simple Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 191mg64%
Sodium 591mg25%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 108IU2%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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