Description
A light and tropical ceviche made with juicy mango, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp, perfect for summer days or as a stunning appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped (reserve a few whole for garnish)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 small cucumber, diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Pour over the lime and orange juice and gently mix to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the ceviche marinate in the fridge for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- For a more refined presentation, press the mixture into a round mold and unmold onto a plate. Garnish with whole shrimp and cilantro leaves.
- Serve chilled with lime wedges or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed citrus juice for best flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on desired heat level.
- Best served the same day for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
