BHA & BHT Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Fresh citrus does all the heavy lifting here — lime, lemon, and orange juice cure the shrimp until they're firm, opaque, and packed with bright, tangy flavor without a drop of heat or preservatives anywhere in the bowl. That's the beauty of this kind of cooking: every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and exactly what it says it is. Soaking the red onion in cold water before adding it is a small step that makes a real difference, softening that sharp raw bite so it plays nicely with the creamy avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes. A reserved splash of the citrus marinade — the leche de tigre — gets stirred back in at the end, giving the whole dish a punchy, restaurant-worthy depth. Folding in the avocado gently at the last moment keeps the cubes intact and lush rather than turning the whole thing into guacamole. For anyone navigating synthetic antioxidant additives like BHA and BHT, this recipe is naturally in the clear — no packaged sauces, no processed oils, just fresh produce, seafood, and citrus from start to finish. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or eat it straight from the bowl; either way, it disappears fast.
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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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