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Shrimp ceviche

January 31, 2025

Recipe

In this dish, raw fish or shellfish are cooked without heat in acidic citrus juices and seasoned with herbs and spices.

Serves 8

The term "ceviche" refers to both a technique and a dish that is native to Central and South America. Raw fish or shellfish are cooked without heat, also called cured, in acidic citrus juices. The dish is seasoned with various herbs and spices.

Place shrimp in a shallow pan. Cover with juice from the lemon and lime. Set aside the lemon and lime zest. Refrigerate the shrimp for at least 3 hours or until shrimp is firm and white.

Mix remaining ingredients in separate bowl. Set aside while shrimp is cold cooking. When ready to serve, mix shrimp and citrus juice with remaining ingredients. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

1/2 pound raw shrimp, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
2 lemons, zest and juice
2 limes, zest and juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup black beans, cooked
1/4 cup diced serrano chili pepper, seeds removed
1 cup diced cucumber, peeled and seeds removed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish 1/2 Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1 Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 98 Calories 9 g Total carbohydrate 36 mg Cholesterol 3 g Dietary fiber 2.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 6.5 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat 1 cup Serving size 166 mg Sodium 4 g Total fat