Our avocado shrimp ceviche recipe is a refreshing appetizer dish that is bursting with fresh flavors. This vibrant seafood pico de Gallo recipe combines the sweet, tender taste of fresh shrimp with rich creamy avocado. All in a zesty citrus marinade that is light and refreshing. Making it perfect to enjoy in the warmer months.
Not only is this easy shrimp ceviche recipe delicious but it's also simple to make. Whip up a bowl of this crowd pleaser to enjoy at summer parties, or as a light lunch. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips for a scoopable hit or as a light meal.
Exploring This Fresh And Zesty Dish
Avocado shrimp ceviche is a cuisine that is both vibrant in color and loaded with flavor. Traditional ceviches consist of fresh seafood that is marinated in fresh citrus juice. Typically lemon or lime, the fresh juice will cook the raw shrimp.
The tender shrimp is then combined with Roma tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro, buttery avocado, and seasoned with black pepper and salt. The acidic marinade not only helps to cook the raw seafood. But it also adds a level of fresh citrus flavor to the dish.
The combination of all the different textures in this easy ceviche recipe makes this appetizer recipe unique. This easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, as a main dish, or as a refreshing snack poolside. Scoop this delicious avocado shrimp ceviche up with crunchy tortilla chips, plantain chips, or serve in lettuce leaves.
Ingredients Needed
These are the simple ingredients needed to make this delicious shrimp ceviche recipe and what they do.
- Raw Shrimp brings that tender texture to the ceviche and makes for a nice contrast to the avocado. You can replace the shrimp with scallops or fresh fish such as white fish like tilapia.
- Fresh Lime Juice cooks the raw shrimp and also adds a bright and tangy flavor to all the ingredients. You can use lemon juice or even orange juice in replacement of the lime.
- Roma Tomatoes add a firm texture with a mild sweetness to help balance with the tangy lime juice and richness of the avocado. You can use cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, or grape tomatoes. And of course, you can leave them out if you like.
- Red Onion brings a sharp-pungent flavor with a bit of crunch. White onion or shallots would add a mild flavor to the shrimp ceviche.
- Jalapeno Pepper gives the ceviche a little bit of spice with a little crunch. If you are looking for more heat from a pepper try a serrano, but if you are only looking for the flavor and crunch you can use green bell pepper.
- Fresh Cilantro adds to the citrusy flavor with a hint of freshness. Parsley would be a great replacement for the cilantro.
- Avocados adds a creamy texture to the shrimp ceviche.
- Salt enhances the flavor of all the ingredients.
- Black Pepper adds a mild heat. Take this traditional ceviche recipe to the next level by adding in chili pepper or even hot sauce.
How To Make Fresh Avocado Shrimp Ceviche
If you are using raw shrimp you will want to devein it before chopping it. Of course, you can buy already devein shrimp to make it easier. Into a large bowl add in the chopped raw shrimp and fresh squeezed lime juice.
Allow the shrimp to sit in the acidic marinade for 5-10 minutes. As these ingredients marinate together the shrimp cooks and starts to turn pink.
If you are using pre-cooked shrimp skip the 5-10 minute precooking of the shrimp and go to the next step.
Now we are going to add in the dice tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh chopped cilantro. Toss these ingredients together, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for one hour.
After the hour of the shrimp ceviche marinating together, dice the fresh avocados into small bite-size pieces. Add the diced avocados into the shrimp mixture and toss the fresh ingredients together.
Season with the black pepper and salt and enjoy with tortilla chips, on top of a salad, wrapped in a lettuce leaf, or on tacos.
Answering All The Questions And Some Tips
In this section, we will answer all the questions and give some helpful tips for the avocado shrimp ceviche recipe.
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp, allow them to thaw completely before you need the shrimp for the ceviche.
As the shrimp cooks in the lime juice, it turns pink. So this will take about 5-10 minutes. The shrimp will continue to cook while in the fridge marinating as well.
Yes, you can add in cucumbers, bell peppers, and radishes for more crunch to this fresh seafood pic de Gallo recipe.
You will want to dice the avocados into small pieces so they are scoopable. Wait until you are ready to add them into the shrimp ceviche so they don't turn brown.
Yes, you can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time. I do recommend waiting until ready to serve before adding in the avocados.
Leftover fresh avocado shrimp ceviche is best stored in an airtight container. For best results, I do recommend only storing it for up to 1 day because of texture and freshness.
Use fresh ingredients when making this shrimp ceviche recipe, this will enhance the overall flavor of the recipe. Allow the ingredients to chill for at least 30 minutes but I do recommend 1 hour before serving. Chilling helps the ingredients to mingle together and create an amazing flavor.
Dice all the ingredients the same size that way it's easier to scoop them up on a tortilla chip. Use a non-reactive bowl like a glass or stainless steel bowl to help prevent that metallic taste.
More Scoopable Dip Recipes
If you enjoyed this succulent shrimp ceviche recipe. Then you may also enjoy our Pico De Gallo or our fresh homemade Guacamole Recipe With Pico De Gallo.
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Avocado Shrimp ceviche will be your new favorite cold appetizer recipe. Made with fresh ingredients and is perfect for dipping torilla or cinnamon chips into.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Raw Shrimp chopped into small pieces
- 3 Large Limes squeeze the juice from the limes
- 2 Large Roma Tomatoes diced
- ¼ Cup Red Onion diced
- 1 Large Jalapeno Pepper diced small
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 3 Large Avocados diced into small pieces
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Instructions
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Clean and devein the raw shrimp.
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In a large bowl add the chopped raw shrimp and fresh squeezed lime juice. Allow the raw shrimp to sit in the bowl of lime juice for 5-10 minutes. As the shrimp sits in the lime juice it will cook and turn pink.
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Add in the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss all the ingredients together, cover and place in the refrigerator for one hour.
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Add in the chopped avocados and toss all the ingredients together seasoning with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
You can use pre-cooked shrimp just skip the 5-10 minutes lime juice marinade step.
Ameila
Oh my goodness this was such a great recipe
Harper
I love how all the flavors blended together. Amazing recipe.