Description
These Citrus Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas are a fresh and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Tangy shrimp marinated in citrus juices, combined with crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado, served on crispy tostada shells.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Ceviche:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 tostada shells
- Hot sauce for serving, optional
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the chopped shrimp in a large glass bowl and pour in the lime, orange, and lemon juices. Stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway, until the shrimp turn opaque and are fully “cooked” in the citrus.
- Prepare the Ceviche: Drain off excess liquid from the shrimp. Leave a few tablespoons for flavor. Stir in the red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Serve: Spoon the shrimp ceviche generously onto tostada shells. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to use very fresh shrimp for the best flavor and food safety.
- For extra crunch, top with shredded cabbage or radishes.
- The ceviche mixture can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept chilled, but assemble tostadas just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (marinating)
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Marinating, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
