Legume Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright citrus, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp come together in a dish that feels like a celebration in a bowl. The shrimp are cured entirely in a trio of lime, lemon, and orange juice — no heat required — which gives them a firm, clean bite and lets the fresh ingredients really shine. Soaking the red onion in cold water before adding it is a small but brilliant move that mellows the sharpness without losing any of the crunch. A reserved splash of the citrus marinade, the classic leche de tigre, gets folded back in at the end to keep every bite punchy and alive. Cherry tomatoes and cilantro round things out with color and freshness, while the avocado adds richness that balances the acidity beautifully. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or workarounds — every ingredient is naturally on the safe list. 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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