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September 16, 2025
Mexican Ceviche Recipe
Mexican ceviche uses simple recipes with shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion enhanced by jalapeños for authentic kick and fresh cilantro bursts. This traditional recipe represents classic Mexican coastal cooking through time-tested ingredient combinations and preparation techniques. The simple approach showcases quality ingredients without overwhelming complexity.
This simple ceviche recipe uses shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. It gets a kick from jalapeños and a burst of freshness from lemon juice. My Mexican husband loves it and every time I make it for a crowd, it’s a hit! Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 large lemons, juiced, or as needed
2 white onions, finely chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 bunch radishes, finely diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
3 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
tomato and clam juice cocktail as needed
tortilla chips for serving (Optional)
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place shrimp in a bowl. You may either coarsely chop the shrimp, or leave them whole, depending on your preference. Add lemon juice, covering shrimp completely. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until opaque and slightly firm.
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Add onions, tomato, cucumber, radishes, and garlic; toss to combine. Gradually add jalapeño and cilantro to desired taste (jalapeño will grow stronger while marinating).
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Stir in tomato and clam juice cocktail to desired consistency.
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Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled with tortilla chips.
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Cook’s Note
This ceviche recipe uses shrimp, but any fresh seafood will work.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 387 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 58g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 387 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 733mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 18g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium 182mg | 14% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 593mg | 13% |
* 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.
