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A quick and easy shrimp ceviche recipe that is made with pre-cooked shrimp instead of raw shrimp, avocado and marinated in Pico de Gallo.

Shrimp Ceviche

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect Last Minute Appetizer – By using cooked shrimp, and store bought pico de gallo, or make your own if you prefer, this recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes. Simply cut the avocado and combine all three ingredients and you’re ready to serve!

Fresh and Refreshing – Shrimp ceviche is a light and refreshing appetizer, perfect on a warm summer day, at a holiday cocktail party or as a healthy snack.

Beautiful Presentation – With its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, this appetizer will instantly stand out at any party or summer BBQ.

Versatile – The beauty of ceviche is that you can make it any way you like by adjusting the spice level and experimenting with different ingredients like adding red onion, mango or cucumber to enhance the taste and texture.

Shrimp Ceviche Ingredients

  • Cooked Shrimp – By using cooked shrimp you can skip having to “cook” raw shrimp in acidic citrus juices, safer too. Use any shrimp that you prefer including medium already cooked chopped shrimp or whole bay shrimp. Frozen or straight from the seafood market works too.
  • Pico de Gallo – Use store bought pico de gallo or make your own Pico de Gallo. Store bought is perfect when you need a last minute appetizer. Look for fresh pico de gallo at a supermarket, local Mexican restaurant (order to go!) or grocery store.
  • Avocado – This creamy addition really puts this shrimp ceviche over the top.

Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe card with exact measurements and recipe instructions.

How To Make Shrimp Ceviche

  1. Chop the avocado and shrimp, unless they are small bay shrimp.
  2. Combine avocado, shrimp and pico gallo in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
How To Make Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp Ceviche Tips & Variations

Here are some delicious ways to experiment and customize this ceviche to your liking. Keep in mind, if using store bought pico de gallo some of these ingredients may already be present. The beauty is you can adjust the ceviche ingredients to your taste preference.

Bring the heat – Add finely chopped jalapeño or other chili peppers depending on your spice preference.

Make it crunchy – Diced cucumber or thinly sliced radishes can provide a refreshing crunch and additional freshness to the ceviche.

Sweeten it up – For a touch of sweetness and tropical flavor, add diced mango or pineapple to the ceviche.

Extra flavor – If you enjoy garlic, you can add minced garlic for extra flavor.

Adjust the citrus – Fresh lime juice is a classic ceviche citrus but lemon, orange juices or a combination can produce great results too.

Seafood medley – You can substitute or use a combination of firm white fish, scallops, octopus, lobster or crab meat.

Vegan ceviche – Mushrooms are a common vegan substitute and hearts of palm is a tasty vegan alternative as well.

Additional seasoning – Add salt and pepper to taste and preference.

How To Serve Ceviche

The classic way to serve ceviche is with tortilla chips but there are so many more ways to serve ceviche. Here are a few serving ideas.

  • In a small appetizer cup or shot glasses
  • Scoop with potato chips, toasted bread, rice cakes or crackers
  • Serve in lettuce cups
  • On top of cucumber slices or just dip
  • Mix into guacamole
  • Eat with white, brown, Mexican, cauliflower or cilantro rice
  • Enjoy with beans or quinoa
  • Taco, burrito, or tostada topping
  • As a salad topping or use as a side salad with steaks or sandwiches
  • As a soup garnish
  • As a topping on toast or avocado toast
  • On top of an omelet, perfect for leftovers the next day!

Storing & Making Ahead

Shrimp ceviche is best enjoyed the same day it is prepared but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day in a covered container.

Shrimp ceviche can be prepared earlier in the day or even the night before. However, if making it ahead, add the avocado right before serving for freshness and to prevent browning.

Try this Imitation Crab Ceviche recipe. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a ceviche that can be stored longer, up to 3 to 5 days.

Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes

A quick and easy shrimp ceviche that is made with pre-cooked shrimp instead of raw shrimp, avocado and marinated in pico de gallo.

Ingredients

  • 2 Avocados, Chopped
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 2 cups pico de gallo (16 oz), store bought or make your own
  • Salt and pepper (optional), to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the avocado and shrimp, unless they are small bay shrimp.
  2. Combine avocado, shrimp and pico gallo in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

If making ahead, add the avocado right before serving for freshness and to prevent browning.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 735mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 15g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

© Monique McArthur
Cuisine: Seafood / Category: Appetizers
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