Paraben Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Fresh citrus does all the heavy lifting here — lime, lemon, and orange juice slowly cure the shrimp until they're firm, opaque, and packed with bright, tangy flavor without a drop of heat or a single processed ingredient in sight. The technique is straightforward: let the acid work while you soak the red onion to mellow its sharpness, then bring everything together at the last minute for maximum freshness. Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hit of jalapeño round out the bowl with color and contrast that makes this dish as beautiful as it is satisfying. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh seafood, raw produce, citrus juice, and a pinch of kosher salt — there's no need to scrutinize labels for synthetic preservatives or additives that can sneak into packaged sauces and marinades. That makes this an especially smart choice when you're cooking for anyone who needs to avoid those kinds of chemical additives. 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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