Nitrate & Nitrite Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright, citrus-soaked shrimp meet buttery avocado in a bowl that tastes like a beach vacation on a Tuesday. The shrimp are cured entirely in a triple-citrus blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice — no heat required — which means every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like, with nothing cured, smoked, or preserved in the background. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid processed meats and packaged seafood products that often sneak in unwanted additives. Fresh shrimp, fresh citrus, fresh vegetables: the ingredient list is clean and completely transparent. A quick soak for the red onion mellows its sharpness, and a reserved splash of the citrus marinade — the leche de tigre — ties everything together with a punchy, tangy finish. Folding in the avocado at the very end keeps the cubes intact and creamy against the firm, bright shrimp. Serve it straight from the bowl with tortilla chips and 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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