Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp (Easy Recipe)
Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp is a 20-minute, no-cook, summer-friendly dish that’s perfect for warm weather meals or easy appetizers. This shrimp ceviche recipe uses lime juice, tomato, jalapeño, and pre-cooked shrimp for a fast marinated option.
Servings: 10
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Food processor (for bell peppers)
- Cutting board
- Disposable gloves (for handling hot peppers)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium frozen shrimp, cooked tails removed (50–70 count per pound)
- 10 to 12 limes, juice of
- ½ red bell pepper seeded
- ½ yellow bell pepper seeded
- ½ orange bell pepper seeded
- 2 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
- 2 habanero peppers seeded and finely chopped
- 1 roma tomato diced
- ½ medium red onion finely diced
- 1 small bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Begin with partially thawed shrimp. Chop into small, uniform pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Let drain to remove excess liquid.
- Squeeze the juice from all limes and pour over the chopped shrimp. Stir well and set aside to marinate while prepping vegetables.
- Seed the red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. Roughly chop, then pulse in a food processor until finely minced. Do not puree. Add processed bell peppers to the shrimp and lime mixture.
- Finely dice the seeded jalapeños and habaneros, wearing gloves to prevent skin irritation. Be sure to wash your hands and any surfaces thoroughly after handling.
- Dice the tomato and red onion, then chop the cilantro. Add all of the chopped ingredients to the bowl with the shrimp and lime juice, then stir in the kosher salt and toss until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold.
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Notes
Storage Store leftover shrimp ceviche in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Because it contains citrus and delicate herbs, it’s best enjoyed the same day.
Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.
Reheat: No reheating is required.
Substitutions
- Shrimp: Use raw shrimp if preferred. Marinate in lime juice for several hours, or until opaque.
- Lime: Swap lime juice for a mix of lime and orange juice for less acidity.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
