Description
Mango Shrimp Ceviche is a vibrant, refreshing dish featuring sweet mango, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables marinated in citrus juices. It’s a light, healthy appetizer or meal perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 3 limes (about 1/3 cup)
- Juice of 1 orange (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or tostadas for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, mango, red onion, cucumber, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Pour in the lime and orange juices and gently toss everything together until evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, stir again and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve cold with tortilla chips or over tostadas.
Notes
- Swap mango for pineapple or papaya for a different tropical flavor.
- Add diced avocado for richness.
- Use a second jalapeño or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Raw shrimp can be used, but marinate in lime juice until opaque and firm (30–60 minutes).
- Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
