Citrus-Soaked Shrimp Ceviche with Jalapeño

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Bright and zesty shrimp ceviche marinated in fresh lime and orange juices with a spicy kick from jalapeño. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• for serving tortilla chips

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Chop 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a glass bowl. Pour over 1 cup fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, ensuring shrimp is fully submerged.
2. Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour until shrimp turns opaque and is 'cooked' by the citrus juices.
3. Step 3: Drain off half of the citrus marinade. Add 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1 small minced seeded jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the shrimp mixture. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in 1 diced medium avocado just before serving.
5. Step 5: Serve chilled with tortilla chips for scooping as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.