Breastfeeding Friendly Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright citrus, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp come together in a bowl that feels like a celebration — fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying without being heavy. The shrimp are fully cured in a triple-citrus blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice, so by the time you're ready to eat, they're firm, opaque, and safe — no heat required, but no shortcuts taken either. That reserved splash of marinade, the leche de tigre, keeps every bite punchy and cohesive without overwhelming the other flavors. Soaking the red onion in cold water first is a small step that makes a real difference, softening its sharpness so it plays nicely with the jalapeño and cilantro. Ripe avocado folded in at the end adds richness and healthy fats — exactly the kind of nourishing ingredient worth leaning into when your body has extra demands on it. The whole thing comes together quickly, relies on whole, recognizable ingredients, and skips anything processed or questionable. Scoop it 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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