Mediterranean Diet Friendly Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Fresh citrus, ripe avocado, and tender shrimp come together in a bowl that feels like a celebration — bright, cooling, and packed with clean flavors that hit every note at once. The shrimp are cured entirely in a trio of lime, lemon, and orange juice, so there's no stovetop required and no heavy sauces muddying the picture. A quick soak for the red onion keeps the flavor balanced rather than sharp, and that reserved splash of citrus marinade ties everything together with a little zing. Cherry tomatoes add a pop of sweetness, jalapeño brings gentle heat, and fresh cilantro lifts the whole dish without overwhelming it. This kind of recipe is a natural fit for a plant-forward, seafood-friendly eating style — lean protein, heart-healthy fats from the avocado, and a rainbow of fresh produce with zero processed ingredients in sight. It comes together fast, looks stunning in a bowl, and tastes even better than it looks. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or eat it straight — either way, it disappears quickly.
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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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