Description
This Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado is a refreshing, vibrant dish perfect for warm days or as a light appetizer. Featuring tender shrimp marinated in fresh lime and lemon juice, combined with sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb raw shrimp (deveined and tails removed)
- 5-6 limes (juiced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Produce
- 1 large mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 avocado (peeled and de-seeded, diced)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño (diced)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- Fresh cilantro (amount not specified, estimated 1/4 cup chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Parboil the Shrimp: Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl filled with ice water. Add the deveined and tail-removed raw shrimp to the boiling water and parboil for exactly 1 minute to cook partially. Immediately transfer the shrimp to the ice water bath to stop cooking and cool for 5 to 10 minutes, ensuring the shrimp remain tender and firm.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Drain the chilled shrimp from the ice water and chop them into small bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, juice 5 to 6 limes and 1 lemon to collect fresh citrus juice. Place the chopped shrimp in this bowl with the citrus juice and sea salt, stirring well to coat. Allow the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes, which will ‘cook’ the shrimp further and infuse bright flavors.
- Combine the Ceviche Ingredients: After the shrimp have marinated, add the diced mango, diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro (estimated 1/4 cup), diced red onion, diced jalapeño, and minced garlic to the shrimp mixture. Gently toss all ingredients together ensuring the avocado remains intact and the flavors blend evenly.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle additional sea salt to taste if needed. Serve the ceviche chilled, ideally with tortilla chips or on its own as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Marinating the shrimp in citrus juice ‘cooks’ it without heat, preserving a tender texture.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness.
- If fresh cilantro is not preferred, it can be omitted or substituted with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately after mixing to enjoy the avocado fresh and to prevent browning.
- For a lower sodium option, reduce or omit sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (parboiling shrimp)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
