Few dishes capture the essence of freshness quite like ceviche. With its mix of tender seafood, vibrant citrus juices, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, ceviche is a celebration of flavor and texture. This Citrusy Shrimp Ceviche adds a refreshing twist by using a blend of lime, lemon, and orange juices to “cook” the shrimp, giving the dish a bright, tangy-sweet complexity that will keep you coming back for more.
Perfect as an appetizer, a light lunch, or even a summer party dish, this ceviche is fresh, colorful, and absolutely irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bright & Refreshing – Citrus juices make the shrimp pop with flavor.
- Healthy & Light – Low-carb, protein-packed, and full of veggies.
- No Cooking Required – Citrus juice does all the work.
- Versatile – Serve with tortilla chips, tostadas, or as a salad topping.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Best when marinated a few hours in advance.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced into small pieces
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: extra citrus wedges, tortilla chips, or tostadas.