Brazil Nut Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright citrus, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp come together in a bowl that tastes like a vacation — fresh, vibrant, and impossible to stop eating. The shrimp are cured entirely in a triple-citrus blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice, so no heat is needed and the texture stays silky rather than rubbery. A quick soak for the red onion is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the sharpness so it plays nicely with the jalapeño and sweet cherry tomatoes. That reserved splash of leche de tigre stirred back in at the end is the secret weapon — it ties every element together with a punchy, savory depth. Folding in the avocado last keeps the cubes intact and lush, giving you creamy contrast in every bite. The ingredient list is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out — just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they should. 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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