Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Peru with this refreshing Shrimp Ceviche. Marinated in a zesty lime juice with onions, peppers, and cilantro, it’s a quick and healthy no-cook dish perfect for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 ají amarillo peppers, seeded and minced (or substitute with serrano pepper)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 avocado, diced, for serving
- Optional: Plantain chips or sweet potato chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, combine the shrimp, red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, and ají amarillo (or serrano) pepper.
- Pour the lime juice over the shrimp mixture, ensuring the shrimp is fully submerged.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. The lime juice “cooks” the shrimp.
- Before serving, drain any excess lime juice.
- Serve chilled, garnished with diced avocado (if using), and with plantain chips or sweet potato chips on the side.
Notes
For a milder flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the ceviche. You can also add a splash of fish sauce for extra umami. Adjust the amount of ají amarillo to your preferred level of spice.
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