Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

Name: Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 limes, juiced; 1 white onion, minced; ½ cup minced fresh parsley; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 serrano chile pepper, chopped, or more to taste; 1 (4 ounce can) pickled jalapeño peppers, drained and chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons liquid); ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tomatoes, chopped

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This shrimp ceviche recipe is traditional to the beach town of Acapulco, Mexico. Unlike versions calling for raw fish, this ceviche starts with small pre-cooked shrimp, making it an ideal starter recipe for a ceviche novice. The key to any ceviche is the acid. In this case, it comes from the juice of 10 limes! Combine this lime juice with onion, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, serrano peppers, pickled jalapenos, and just a dash of sugar for balance. The shrimp is tossed in this flavorful blend, covered, and refrigerated until ready to serve. Serve with chopped fresh tomatoes for a beautiful burst of color!

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Servings: 4

Ready in: 2hr 20min PT2H20M
Prep time: 20min

Ingredients

10 limes, juiced
1 white onion, minced
½ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 serrano chile pepper, chopped, or more to taste
1 (4 ounce can) pickled jalapeño peppers, drained and chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons liquid)
½ teaspoon sugar
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tomatoes, chopped

Directions

Mix lime juice, onion, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, serrano peppers, jalapeño peppers with reserved liquid, and sugar together in a bowl; add the shrimp and stir to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
Stir tomatoes into the shrimp mixture just before serving.

Mealthy tip:

Instead of serving with chips, try slices of cool cucumbers for a healthy dipping option. You could also make your own homemade baked tortilla chips or tostadas as well. Top your ceviche with freshly sliced avocado for a nice complement to the heat of the peppers. Ceviche is often made with white fish. Try our Ceviche with Watermelon, Cucumber, and Serrano Chile recipe here on Mealthy for a white fish version!

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Game Day Mexican Tomatoes Shrimp Snacks Gluten-free Brunch Appetizers Limes Lime Juice Make-ahead Meals

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Aja A says:

I love ceviche, but I never thought to add Worcestershire sauce to it. Maybe I thought it felt too Bloody Mary like. I really enjoyed it. However, I did add some lime "cooked" bay scallops and cooked dungeness crab to the mix. Ceviche is usually the easiest snack I make to date.

Laura Griffin says:

I absolutely love ceviche, but this was my first time preparing it. It's definitely one of my favorite snacks to make, especially in the summer. This is the perfect dish for entertaining guests or to bring to a potluck. This recipe was really easy and flavorful. My new favorite!