Easy Shrimp Ceviche
This shrimp ceviche combines parboiled shrimp soaked in lime juice with crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, red onion, serrano peppers, cilantro, and creamy avocado. Lime and black pepper bring a bright, refreshing bite with gentle heat, making it a lively choice for a light lunch, appetizer, or warm-weather gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Shrimp Ceviche, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, serrano peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Add salt and squeeze 1 lime. Gently mix and set aside.
- 2
Squeeze the remaining limes into another bowl. Add the remaining salt and pepper.
- 3
Bring a 1- to 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Place the shrimp in the boiling water for 45 seconds. Quickly remove the shrimp from the water using a strainer.
- 4
Chop the partially cooked shrimp into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the seasoned lime mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes. Combine with the cucumber mixture and top with avocados.
- Calories 192.41 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 13.82 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 21.77 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.09 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.27 mg High 30%
- Sodium 197.01 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 7.23 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 3.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 556.68 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 70.47 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 57.39 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Shrimp Ceviche is a Peruvian appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Cucumber, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 192.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Shrimp Ceviche?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Easy Shrimp Ceviche made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, Lime. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Shrimp Ceviche?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Shrimp Ceviche?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Shrimp Ceviche easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Shrimp Ceviche healthy?
- Easy Shrimp Ceviche has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 192.41 calories and 13.82 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 197.01 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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