Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber

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A vibrant, chilled dish where shrimp gently cooks in citrus and fresh herbs, served with crunchy cucumber for perfect balance. This latin american ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, lime juice, finely diced red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 2 Latin American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp in a non-reactive bowl. Add 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently toss to coat shrimp evenly.
  2. Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate until shrimp turns opaque.
  3. Step 3: After marinating, add 1/4 cup diced cucumber and fold gently. Taste and adjust salt if needed before serving chilled.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Lime-Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber?

Latin American latin american like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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