Ingredients:

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare your shrimp. If using raw, make sure they are properly cleaned. If using pre-cooked, make sure they are fresh and ready to eat.
  2. In the large bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ensure the shrimp is fully submerged.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, until the shrimp turns opaque and 'cooks' through.
  4. While the shrimp is marinating, dice the red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  5. Once the shrimp is 'cooked,' drain off most of the citrus juice (leave a little for flavour!). Add the diced vegetables and the optional olive oil to the bowl.
  6. Gently toss everything together to combine.
  7. Taste the ceviche and adjust seasoning as needed. You might want to add a little more salt, pepper, or lime juice. This zesty shrimp ceviche recipe is easy to adjust.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for a further 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.