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    Healthy Shrimp Ceviche

    Published: Jan 26, 2020 · Modified: Apr 21, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    If you love fresh meals and seafood, here is a Healthy Shrimp Ceviche recipe you can make at home any day of the week. This recipe is perfect for backyard get-togethers, chips and salsa time, or a healthy weekday dinner.

    shrimp-ceviche-with-a-bowl-of-homemade-tortilla-chips

    It's May in the Northwest which means it's spotted prawn fishing season! We are so lucky to live in a place that provides fresh, healthy, and delicious seafood. Instead of freezing the loot this year, we decided to eat them as fresh as possible.

    One of my good friends, Oriana, gave me this Healthy Shrimp Ceviche recipe. She made this for me years ago and I still remember how amazing it was! She is a nutrition coach and a health enthusiast. You can follow her on Instagram @real_foodbeauty/.

    What is Shrimp Ceviche?

    Ceviche is a dish popular throughout Latin America that’s made with fresh shrimp or other fresh raw seafood and “cooked” in citrus juices. You must use the freshest seafood possible when making ceviche from the raw stage because of food safety concerns.

    If you aren't sure how fresh your seafood is or aren't comfortable using the citrus method, cook your seafood first. Your ceviche will still be delicious!

    shrimp-ceviche-in-a-bowl

    Ingredients for Shrimp Ceviche

    For this recipe, I use all fresh ingredients and raw shrimp. As I mentioned, you can also use cooked shrimp and the results will still be amazing. Here are the fresh vegetables and fruit I use:

    • 2 medium tomatoes
    • 1 jalapeno
    • a large yellow bell pepper
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 lime
    • fresh cilantro
    • green onions
    • 2-3 garlic cloves
    fresh vegetables and fruit in a bowl

    Other Ingredients You Can Use

    The great thing about recipes that use fresh ingredients is that you can usually make substitutions if you want. Here are some other ingredients that you could use or try in your ceviche:

    • fresh or cooked fish, cr,ab or lobster
    • orange juice
    • habanero peppers (if you really like heat)
    • poblano peppers (for less heat)
    • cucumbers
    • avocado
    • red onion

    How to Make Shrimp Ceviche

    Shrimp Ceviche is so easy to make! The only time-consuming thing is cutting all of the fresh fruits and veggies and allowing the ceviche to marinate.

    1. Chop up all of the veggies and the shrimp to be about the same size. Finely mince the garlic. Juice the lemon and the lime.
    2. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and allow the ceviche to marinate for 2 hours or until the shrimp has fully "cooked" in the citrus juice. If you are using cooked shrimp, allow all of the flavors to come together for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time will also get the ceviche nice and cold for serving.
    fresh shrimp ceviche in a metal bowl

    Tips for the Best Ceviche

    • Citrus juice will "cook" the raw shrimp. This is why the marinating process is so important and you must allow the ceviche to marinate for at least 2 hours, more if you can. Always be careful when using raw ingredients and make sure it is fully cooked before eating.
    • You must use fresh citrus juice when making ceviche. Not only will it taste better, if you are using raw shrimp this is the only way to ensure the shrimp gets fully "cooked" in the juice.
    • If you prefer a more mild heat in your ceviche, remove all of the seeds from the jalapeno. And if you like more heat, leave the seeds.
    • Ceviche is best served cold and...you guessed it...fresh! So plan accordingly. If you do have leftovers, make sure you refrigerate them right away and eat them within 24 hours.
    • You can also add white fish or crab for even more seafood goodness (cooked or raw). I would recommend all raw or all cooked when preparing.
    • Make sure to dice the veggies small enough to make the chip dipping easier.

    How to Serve Shrimp Ceviche

    The most common way to serve ceviche is with tortilla chips! You can use store-bought or make your own. Since there are lots of vegetables and shrimp to dip into, make sure your tortilla chips are nice and thick.

    Pita chips are another great option for a thick dipping vehicle. You can also enjoy ceviche as a garnish to tacos, or as a side dish. However you decide to enjoy your ceviche, it will be delicious!

    a-tortilla-chip-with-shrimp-ceviche-on-top

    How to Make Your Own Baked Tortilla Chips for Dipping

    There are two ways to make tortillas chips at home: you can fry them or you can bake them. Since this is a healthy recipe, I would opt to bake them. Not only is it easier and faster, but there is also less mess and they are better for you! Here is how to make your own Baked Tortilla Chips:

    1. Preheat your oven to 375º.
    2. Take your corn tortillas and cut them into fourths (you can cut through multiple at a time).
    3. Place the corn tortilla pieces on the rack of your oven (you can also place a cooling rack down first so the chips don't fall through!).
    4. Bake for 4 minutes, flip the chips and then bake for another 3-4 minutes. Salt the chips if desired as soon as they come out. TIP: you might find that the chips cook unevenly based on your oven, keep an eye on them and remove them as soon as they are brown.
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    shrimp ceviche in a bowl

    Healthy and Fresh Shrimp Ceviche

    An easy and healthy Shrimp Ceviche recipe you can make at home any day of the week. This recipe is perfect with chips or as a side dish.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Marinate and Chill Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • large bowl
    • plastic wrap or lid for bowl
    • knife for cutting fruits and vegetabels
    • citrus juicer
    • large spoon or spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound shrimp (raw or cooked)
    • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
    • 1 jalapeno, diced (remove the seeds for less heat)
    • 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
    • 1 large lemon, juiced
    • 1 large lime, juiced
    • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 handful green onions, chopped
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Chop everything in a similar size, add to a large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. If you are using raw seafood, marinate in the fridge until the seafood is fully "cooked" through and not raw when you cut into it. The type of seafood and size will change the "cook" time.
      fresh shrimp ceviche ingredients
    • Serve with your favorite tortillas chips or pita chips and enjoy!
      fresh shrimp ceviche

    Notes

    • Citrus juice will "cook" the raw shrimp. This is why the marinating process is so important and you must allow the ceviche to marinate for at least 2 hours, more if you can. Always be careful when using raw ingredients and make sure it is fully cooked before eating.
    • It's imperative that you use fresh citrus juice when making ceviche. Not only will it taste better, if you are using raw shrimp this is the only way to ensure the shrimp gets fully "cooked" in the juice.
    • If you prefer a more mild heat in your ceviche, remove all of the seeds from the jalapeno. And if you like more heat, leave the seeds.
    • Ceviche is best served cold and...you guessed it...fresh! So plan accordingly. If you do have leftovers, make sure you refrigerate them right away and eat them within 24 hours.
    • You can also add white fish or crab for even more seafood goodness (cooked or raw). I would recommend all raw or all cooked when preparing.
    • Make sure to dice the veggies small enough to make the chip dipping easier.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 12.5g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 3.2g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. ashok says

      September 02, 2021 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:41 pm

        I’m so glad your family loved it! It’s one of my favorites too. Thanks for trying it out.

        Reply
    2. Heather Ritchie says

      July 16, 2020 at 1:19 am

      5 stars
      I have never had ceviche but this recipe looks amazing! I love seafood so I'm going to save this recipe to fix for my mom who also loves seafood! Thanks for the awesome recipe.

      Reply
    3. Katrina Crandall says

      July 15, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love ceviche! It looks like this recipe would work beautifully with cooked shrimp also, and I may opt for that approach at home. Love your different ideas for veggies to use.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 15, 2020 at 10:06 pm

        Cooked shrimp works just as good, I hope you get a chance to make it!

        Reply
    4. Alycia says

      July 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Looks delicious! Definitely need to give this a try!

      Reply
    5. Debra says

      July 15, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe for warm summer nights. Easy and delicious. Love it.

      Reply
    6. Amy says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic recipe. Was so fresh and was a great starter for my dinne rparty. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Marina says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      Love this healthy shrimp ceviche! My family loves sharing dishes and we will definitely enjoy it !

      Reply
    8. Linda says

      July 14, 2020 at 1:17 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Love this fresh shrimp ceviche and it makes a perfect appetizer on a hot sunny day like today.

      Reply
    9. Chef Dennis says

      July 14, 2020 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This Healthy Shrimp Ceviche is making me crave!

      Reply
    10. Alexandra says

      July 13, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious fresh flavours - we enjoyed this sitting outside on the deck on a lovely warm evening with a glass of white wine. Superb!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 14, 2020 at 1:46 am

        How did you know that is my favorite way to enjoy this shrimp ceviche too?!?!

        Reply
    11. Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 13, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!! We love shrimp and this was a hit!

      Reply
    12. Jas @ All that's Jas says

      July 13, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      My husband's favorite snack! I love how you made it healthy. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Sue says

      July 13, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      This shrimp ceviche is delicious! I live in the Midwest (i.e. no where near a coast with fresh seafood) so I opted for cooked shrimp. Loved! Next time I am going to try some of your variations - I think cucumber and avocado would be fabulous additions!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 14, 2020 at 1:46 am

        I'm so glad you liked it and tried a different version!

        Reply

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