
Avocado Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Avocado shrimp ceviche follows classic recipes that cure fresh shrimp in lime juice, mixed with juicy tomatoes, onion, and cilantro for traditional preparations. This fundamental recipe teaches essential ceviche techniques while incorporating creamy avocado for enhanced texture and nutrition. The classic approach ensures authentic Mexican flavors and proper preparation methods.

This classic shrimp ceviche recipe cures fresh shrimp in lime juice. The shrimp is mixed with juicy tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado, and a special sauce for a delicious, light, and refreshing appetizer. Perfect on a sunny day with an ice-cold beer on the side. Of course, most Latinos (especially my wife) can make a good ceviche blindfolded on any day, rain or shine!
Ingredients
2 pounds large shrimp – peeled, deveined and chopped
¾ cup fresh lime juice
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 white onion, finely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
16 saltine crackers
Directions
Place the shrimp and lime juice into a large bowl, and stir to coat. Let stand for about 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. The lime juice will cure them. Mix in the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until coated with lime juice; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove from the refrigerator, and mix in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, salt and pepper. We have our own hot sauce recipe, but you can use whatever hot sauce you like, or leave it out and let people add their own when serving.
Serve in glass tumblers and top with avocado pieces. Set out extra Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, lime wedges and hot sauce for people to individualize their dish. Serve with saltine crackers.
Cook’s Note
Save a couple of whole shrimps to dangle on the tumbler’s edge for a special presentation.
The lime and cilantro are the key, and of course, fresh shrimp.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
352 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
41g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 352 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 346mg | 115% |
Sodium 691mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 41g | 81% |
Vitamin C 38mg | 42% |
Calcium 113mg | 9% |
Iron 7mg | 39% |
Potassium 943mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.