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Fresh Shrimp Ceviche Recipe Easy Creamy Avocado Citrus Zest Delight

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A fresh and vibrant shrimp ceviche with creamy avocado and citrus zest, perfect for light meals and warm weather. This quick and easy recipe combines tangy lime, sweet orange, and fresh herbs for a refreshing bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and raw (wild-caught recommended)
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced and rinsed
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (Maldon flakes preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound (450g) of raw shrimp under cold water, peel and devein if not already done. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) chunks. (Time: 10 minutes)
  2. Place the shrimp pieces in a glass mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup (60ml) of fresh orange juice over the shrimp. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until shrimp turns opaque. Do not over-marinade.
  3. While shrimp marinates, finely dice 1/4 cup red onion and rinse under cold water to mellow sharpness. Seed and finely chop 1 small jalapeño pepper if using. Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Zest 1 teaspoon each of lime and orange, avoiding the bitter white pith.
  4. Dice 1 large ripe avocado into medium cubes. Set aside gently to avoid browning.
  5. After shrimp has marinated, drain about half of the citrus juice (keep a little for moisture). Add the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, orange zest, salt (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) to the shrimp. Gently fold in the diced avocado last to avoid mushiness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. (Time: 5 minutes)
  6. Let the ceviche sit in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve chilled, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Use the freshest raw shrimp possible for safety and flavor. Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes to avoid rubbery texture. Rinse red onion to mellow sharpness. Fold avocado gently to keep creamy chunks intact. For creamier texture, mash half the avocado before folding in. If using frozen shrimp, thaw properly before use. Best served fresh within an hour; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but avocado may brown and shrimp texture may change.

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