Ceviche with Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Served on Tostadas Recipe
This fresh and zesty shrimp ceviche features tender shrimp marinated in lime juice and mixed with crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, sharp red onion, vibrant cilantro, and a touch of jalapeno heat. Enhanced with clamato juice and served with crunchy tostadas or tortilla chips, this dish is a perfect light appetizer or snack bursting with bright flavors and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb medium shrimp (raw or cooked, thawed, peeled, deveined, and diced)
- 1 cup lime juice (from approximately 6 limes)
- 1 cup Clamato juice (picante version for spicier salsa)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 3 roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 1/4 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
Serving
- 16 tostadas (or tortilla chips)
- Hot sauce (Tabasco or Cholula, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Rinse the thawed shrimp under cold running water. Thoroughly squeeze or pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and prevent the ceviche from being watered down. This step is essential whether using raw or cooked shrimp.
- Marinate Shrimp: If shrimp are large, dice them into bite-sized pieces. Place the shrimp in a large glass or non-reactive bowl. Squeeze 1 to 1 1/4 cups of fresh lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Stir to combine, then cover and refrigerate to marinate. Marinate raw shrimp for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until they turn opaque. If using cooked shrimp, marinate for 15 minutes. Stir halfway through the marinating process for even flavor.
- Chop the Vegetables: While shrimp are marinating, finely dice the peeled cucumber, avocados, roma tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeno. Chop the cilantro as well. Using a food chopper can speed up this process.
- Combine Ingredients: When the shrimp are fully marinated, add all the chopped vegetables and cilantro to the bowl. Pour in the clamato juice and stir everything together gently but thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Serve: Serve the ceviche chilled with hot sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy it scooped onto tostadas or paired with tortilla chips for a deliciously refreshing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- To ensure food safety, only marinate raw shrimp in lime juice for the recommended time to ‘cook’ it chemically. Avoid over-marinating as shrimp may become tough.
- If you prefer a spicier ceviche, include the jalapeno seeds or add more hot sauce to taste.
- Use a non-reactive bowl such as glass or ceramic to prevent any metallic taste from reacting with the acidic lime juice.
- This ceviche is best consumed fresh the same day it is made for optimal flavor and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, serve with gluten-free tortilla chips or tostadas.
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