Gluten 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 completely satisfying without a single heavy ingredient. The shrimp are cured entirely in a blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice, so there's no heat required and no complicated technique to master. A quick soak for the red onion mellows its sharpness, and that reserved splash of citrus marinade — the leche de tigre — keeps every bite punchy and cohesive. Cherry tomatoes add a little sweetness, jalapeño brings the heat, and cilantro ties it all together with that unmistakable freshness. Because this dish is built entirely on whole, naturally unprocessed ingredients, it sidesteps the hidden gluten that can sneak into store-bought sauces, seasonings, or pre-marinated seafood. Just check that your tortilla chips are certified safe if you're serving them alongside, and you're good to go. This one is ideal for warm-weather entertaining or any night you want something impressive on the table with minimal effort.
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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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