Heart-Healthy Classic Shrimp Ceviche
Bright, fresh, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Classic Shrimp Ceviche is a modern take on a timeless dish that’s perfect for mindful eaters and seafood lovers alike. Featuring tender, blanched shrimp marinated in a tantalizing trio of lime, lemon, and orange juices, this vibrant recipe is elevated with finely diced red onion, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of heat from jalapeño. Fresh cilantro and creamy avocado add layers of flavor and heart-healthy fats, while the minimal prep time and no-cook approach make this dish both quick and easy to prepare. Serve it chilled with whole-grain tortilla chips or in crunchy lettuce cups for a delightful, guilt-free appetizer or light meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or a wholesome snack craving, this nutrient-packed ceviche is as delicious as it is health-conscious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.75 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil and have a bowl of iced water ready. Blanch the shrimp in the boiling water for about 1 minute until they are just pink and opaque, then transfer immediately to the iced water to stop cooking.
Once cooled, drain the shrimp and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Add the shrimp pieces to the citrus juices and stir well.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the shrimp marinate and soak up the flavors of the juices.
Add the diced red onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro to the shrimp and citrus juice mixture. Stir well to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing.
Serve the ceviche chilled, optionally with whole-grain tortilla chips or in lettuce cups for a heart-healthy presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 120.4 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3535 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
