Citrus-Marinated Shrimp with Avocado & Lime

If you need a no-fuss dish for summer entertaining, citrus-cured shrimp ceviche is it. Bright citrus, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado come together without turning on the stove. Light, refreshing, and always a hit—especially scooped up with chips or tostadas.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, (raw, peeled, deveined, very fresh)
• 1 small red onion, (thinly sliced into half moons)
• 1 small jalapeño, (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, (about 6 limes)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, (about 2 oranges)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber, (diced, about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 ripe avocado, (peeled and cut into cubes)
• Tostadas or tortillas, (for serving, optional)
• Cilantro, thinly sliced radishes, lime wedges or wheels, (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the shrimp. Once peeled and deveined, pat the shrimp dry, then roughly chop into small, bite size pieces. Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
2. 2"Cook" the shrimp. Add 1 thinly sliced red onion and 1 finely chopped jalapeño, then season with 1 tsp Kosher salt and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pour ½ cup fresh lime juice and ½ cup fresh orange juice on top, give it a good stir, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the shrimp are cooked and opaque.
3. 3Add remaining ingredients, then serve. Stir in 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1 cubed avocado, and ½ cup fresh cilantro, then taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. Serve straight from the fridge either in small bowls or with tostadas or tortilla chips!