Carrageenan Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright citrus, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp come together in a bowl that tastes like a coastal vacation — fresh, vibrant, and impossible to stop eating. The shrimp are cured entirely in a triple-citrus blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice, which firms them up beautifully without any heat required. A quick soak for the red onion mellows its sharpness, so every bite stays balanced rather than overpowering. Cherry tomatoes and jalapeño add color and a gentle kick, while fresh cilantro ties the whole thing together with an herby lift. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no packaged dairy, no thickeners, no stabilizers — you never have to second-guess what's in your bowl the way you might with store-bought dips or pre-marinated seafood. Carrageenan tends to sneak into dairy-based products and some processed foods, but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely by leaning on nothing but produce, fresh citrus, and clean protein. 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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