Beef Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright, citrus-soaked shrimp meet creamy avocado in a dish that feels like a vacation on a plate. The trio of lime, lemon, and orange juice does the heavy lifting here, gently curing the shrimp until they're perfectly opaque and tender — no heat required. Soaking the red onion in cold water before adding it is a small but brilliant step that keeps the flavor balanced rather than sharp, letting the jalapeño and fresh cilantro shine through. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop of color, and the reserved leche de tigre ties everything together with a punchy, savory finish. The avocado goes in last and gets folded in carefully so every cube stays intact, giving you that rich, buttery contrast against the bright citrus. It comes together quickly, looks stunning in a bowl, and is just as good scooped onto tortilla chips as it is eaten straight with a fork. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just craving something fresh and light, this one delivers serious flavor without any fuss.
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4 servings
- 1 lb large shrimp (31–40 count), peeled, deveined, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For serving
- tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp pieces with the lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Stir to coat, then press the shrimp down so they are mostly submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 25–30 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque throughout and firm to the touch with no translucent gray areas remaining — the acid will have fully cured them.
- 2
While the shrimp cure, place the diced red onion in a small bowl of cold water and let it soak for 10 minutes, then drain. This removes some of the sharp bite.
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