Description
A refreshing and zesty Citrus Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas recipe perfect for a quick, light, and flavorful appetizer or meal. The shrimp is marinated in fresh lime juice with crisp vegetables and creamy avocado, served atop crunchy tostadas for a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
Base
- 8 tostadas (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are completely thawed before proceeding.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, finely chopped red onion, and a pinch of salt. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to mellow the onion’s sharpness and infuse flavor.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the lime juice mixture, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The shrimp will turn opaque, indicating they are ‘cooked’ by the citrus.
- Dice vegetables: While the shrimp marinates, finely dice the tomato, cucumber, and chop the fresh cilantro for freshness and crunch.
- Combine ingredients: Once the shrimp are ready, gently fold the diced tomato, cucumber, cilantro, and diced avocado into the shrimp mixture, seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Assemble tostadas: Spoon the prepared ceviche generously onto each tostada. Garnish with extra lime wedges or cilantro if preferred, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Be sure to fully marinate the shrimp in lime juice to ensure proper ‘cooking’ through acidity.
- Customize the ceviche by adding diced jalapeño for heat or mango for sweetness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep tostadas crisp.
- Optionally, substitute lime juice with a mixture of lime and lemon juice for a more complex citrus flavor.
