Mexican Food Recipes for Summer | Shrimp Ceviche
Easy and Healthy Mexican Food Recipes for Summer – Shrimp Ceviche: A Vibrant, Fresh, and Flavorful Summer Dish!
Summer is all about simple, light and refreshing recipes and this Shrimp Ceviche is a great recipe that hits all the spots. It’s made with succulent shrimp, freshly chopped veggies, spicy jalapeno pepper, all coated with refreshing citrus flavors.
All Mexican food lovers must try this recipe. Pair with crispy homemade tortilla chips for a pure delight! You’re surely going to fall in love with this recipe one bite at a time!
What ingredients do I need for this Mexican recipe?
1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp (peeled)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 medium tomatoes (diced)
¾ cup red onion (chopped)
½ cup cilantro (chopped)
1 medium jalapeno pepper (diced)
½ medium cucumber (peeled and diced)
1 medium avocado (diced)
Salt and pepper
How to make this Easy Shrimp Ceviche Mexican Recipe?
Put some water in a pot then bring to a boil. Meantime, fill up a medium bowl with ice water and set aside.
Add shrimp to boiling water and let it cook. Your shrimp should be pink, opaque and cooked through (about 2 to 3 minutes).
Use a colander to drain the shrimp then carefully place in the ice water bowl and let it cool for a bit. (If you don’t want to use ice water, just set it aside and let it cool for about 10 minutes, so you could easily handle it)
Drain shrimp really well then chop into ½ inch pieces and transfer to a bowl.
Add lime juice, lemon juice, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper to the shrimp bowl. Sprinkle some salt and pepper according to taste, then mix to combine everything.
Place in your fridge and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Add in the cucumber and avocado before serving (if you want you can strain off a little bit of the extra juices)
Enjoy this delicious ceviche with crackers or Mexican tortilla chips!
Light and Appetizing Mexican Food Recipes for Summer – This Shrimp Ceviche is Tangy, Refreshing, and PERFECT for Hot Summer Days!
We should all have a long list of easy, simple, and refreshing recipes with the least amount of effort and cooking time to keep for summertime. During heated summer days, we rarely ever have soups, stews or any kind of hot heavy meals. We always crave light and colorful recipes packed with fresh ingredients, such as the case with this bright, zesty, and lively shrimp ceviche. It’s a Mexican recipe that screams SUMMERTIME!
For parties or game day gatherings, I like to serve this recipe with a platter packed of potato chips, crispy tortilla chips, veggie sticks and little bowls filled with salsa and guacamole.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Can I use raw shrimp for this Mexican recipe? Traditionally, this recipe is made with raw shrimp marinated in lime juice and lemon juice (you let it sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes). If you can’t have this way, just use pre-cooked shrimp instead.
Can I use large shrimp? Absolutely! Just cut them into small chunks.
How can I replace the shrimp? You make this recipe with salmon, scallops, clams, octopus, or any lean white fish like, snapper, bass, tilapia, or halibut.
How can I make this Mexican recipe spicier? This recipe contains jalapeno, but for a spicier bite, drizzle any hot sauce you prefer on top of this shrimp mixture. You can use a Mexican hot sauce, such as, Tapatio or Valentina.
How can I make it less spicy? To reduce the heat, use seedless jalapeno instead.
How can I replace the cucumber? Instead of cucumbers, you can use red, green or yellow bell pepper. You can also add corn and radishes to this recipe.
How long can I store leftovers? Your leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, but I don’t really recommend keeping it from more than 1 day for a fresh and tasty recipe.
How can I serve this Tasty Shrimp Ceviche?
I like to serve this light shrimp ceviche with homemade tortilla chips, crackers or tostadas. I usually pair this recipe with a large pitcher of margaritas when having friends over. It’s fun and tasty and it keeps everyone happy. Since it’s, you may also serve with mojitos or any other favorite cold beverage.
You can serve it as a light lunch or dinner or pair it with another Mexican inspired recipe, (tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, Pico de Gallo, Mexican rice…)
Mexican Food Recipes for Summer – Shrimp Ceviche
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp peeled
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- ¾ cup red onion chopped
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper diced
- ½ medium cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 medium avocado diced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Put some water in a pot then bring to a boil. Meantime, fill up a medium bowl with ice water and set aside.
- Add shrimp to boiling water and let it cook. Your shrimp should be pink, opaque and cooked through (about 2 to 3 minutes). Use a colander to drain the shrimp then carefully place in the ice water bowl and let it cool for a bit. (If you don’t want to use ice water, just set it aside and let it cool for about 10 minutes, so you could easily handle it)
- Drain shrimp really well then chop into ½ inch pieces and transfer to a bowl.
- Add lime juice, lemon juice, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper to the shrimp bowl. Sprinkle some salt and pepper according to taste, then mix to combine everything.
- Place in your fridge and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add in the cucumber and avocado before serving (if you want you can strain off a little bit of the extra juices)
- Enjoy this delicious ceviche with crackers or tortilla chips!
