Rice Free Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche
Bright, citrus-cured shrimp tossed with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a kick of jalapeño — this ceviche is the kind of dish that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. The shrimp are "cooked" entirely by the acid from fresh lime, lemon, and orange juice, so there's no stove required and no grain-based filler anywhere in sight. A quick soak for the red onion mellows its sharpness, and that reserved splash of leche de tigre ties everything together with a punchy, citrusy depth. Creamy avocado folded in at the end keeps the texture luxurious without weighing things down. It's naturally free of rice and any grain-based ingredients, so you don't have to scan labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written. Serve it straight from the bowl with tortilla chips for scooping, or go chip-free and eat it with a spoon for a lighter, cleaner bite. Either way, this is the kind of fresh, vibrant dish that disappears fast at any table.
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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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