Shrimp ceviche

Ceviche is a seafood dish typically made with fresh raw fish that is marinated in citrus juices and spiced with ají peppers. The dish is popular in the coastal regions of Latin America, particularly in Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. It is also a popular appetizer or main course in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

The earliest known recipe for ceviche was written by Inca poet, Garcilaso de la Vega, in his 1609 work, Comentarios Reales de los Incas. In this account, fish marinated in citrus juice was served to the Inca emperor, Viracocha. The recipe was then adopted by the Spanish during their colonization of Latin America.

Ceviche recipes vary widely, but the dish typically includes fresh fish or shellfish, diced onion, diced tomato, and fresh lime juice. Additional ingredients may include garlic, cilantro, ají peppers, and salt. The fish is usually marinated for several hours in the lime juice, which cooks the fish through the process of denaturation.

Advice

When making shrimp ceviche, it's important to use the freshest ingredients. Make sure to buy fresh, high-quality shrimp, and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. When preparing the ceviche, be sure to cook the shrimp until they’re just done to prevent them from becoming tough. To ensure that the ceviche is flavorful, use a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices, as well as a good quality citrus juice. Once all of the ingredients are combined, be sure to chill the ceviche for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Mexican-Style Shrimp Ceviche

  • clamato
  • shrimp
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • tomato
  • ketchup
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • hot sauce
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lime juice
  • ceviche
  • shrimp
  • tortilla chip
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Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

  • serrano chile
  • shrimp
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • tomato
  • salt
  • tostada
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Shrimp Ceviche

  • orange juice
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • avocado
  • cherry tomato
  • cucumber
  • shrimp
  • onion
  • mayonnaise
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • corn tostada
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Shrimp Ceviche

  • tortilla chip
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • tomato
  • shrimp
  • onion
  • limes limes juice
  • lime zest
  • salt
  • sugar
  • cayenne pepper
  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • cilantro
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South Padre shrimp ceviche

  • limes lime juice
  • shrimp
  • olive oil
  • avocado
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • plum tomato
  • salt
  • lime
  • tortilla chip
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Cantaloupe and shrimp ceviche

  • lime juice
  • shrimp
  • olive oil
  • avocado
  • cantaloupe
  • cucumber
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • salt
  • lime
  • tortilla chip
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Shrimp Ceviche

  • tomato
  • shrimp
  • avocado
  • mango
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • cucumber
  • orange juice
  • onion
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • tortilla chip
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Easy Shrimp Ceviche

  • jalapeño
  • mango
  • cumin
  • salt
  • shrimp
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • ancho chili powder
  • carrot
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Shrimp Ceviche

  • cucumber
  • onion
  • shrimp
  • avocado
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • lemon juice
  • tomato
  • lime juice
  • pepper
  • salt
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Shrimp Ceviche

  • salt
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • allspice
  • red habanero pepper
  • achiote seed
  • ají dulce
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • shrimp
  • sour orange
  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
shrimp
salt
cilantro
onion
avocado
lime juice
tomato
cucumber
jalapeño
olive oil
tortilla chip
cumin
lemon juice
orange juice
garlic
mango
hot sauce
oregano
lime
clamato
ketchup
ceviche
serrano chile
tostada
cherry tomato
mayonnaise
corn tostada
limes limes juice
lime zest
sugar
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
limes lime juice
plum tomato
red pepper flake
palm heart
shallot
herb
piquillo pepper
red snapper
rock shrimp
cantaloupe
ancho chili powder
carrot
pepper
allspice
red habanero pepper
achiote seed
ají dulce
sour orange

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • shrimp

Staple Ingredients

  • avocado 69%
  • salt 69%

Common Ingredients

  • cilantro 62%
  • onion 62%
  • shrimp 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • lime juice 54%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cucumber 38%
  • olive oil 38%
  • tomato 38%