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Zesty Creamy Avocado Shrimp Ceviche

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A quick and refreshing summer snack combining creamy avocado with zesty lime and tender cooked shrimp, perfect for light meals or appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • Juice of 3 to 4 medium limes (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml)
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop about 1 pound (450 g) of cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces. If frozen, thaw fully and pat dry.
  2. Dice 2 ripe avocados into small chunks, handling gently to avoid mushiness.
  3. Finely dice half a red onion, 1 jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and about 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes. If using, dice 1/2 cup (75 g) cucumber.
  4. Roughly chop 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves.
  5. Squeeze juice from 3 to 4 medium limes (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml), removing any seeds.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, red onion, and lime juice. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes to marry flavors and soften onion.
  7. Fold in avocado, jalapeño, tomatoes, and cilantro carefully to keep avocado intact.
  8. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil and fold in for creaminess.
  9. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  10. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving, or serve immediately.

Notes

Use cooked shrimp for safety and ease. Handle avocado gently to avoid mushiness. Let shrimp and onion marinate in lime juice for 10 minutes to soften onion bite. Remove jalapeño seeds to control heat. Serve within 24 hours for best freshness. Store avocado separately if prepping ahead to prevent browning.

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Keywords: ceviche, avocado, shrimp, summer snack, easy recipe, creamy, zesty, gluten-free, dairy-free, quick appetizer

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