Fresh shrimp marinated in lime with chilli, avocado, and cilantro for a bright, flavorful starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - Raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into ½ inch pieces - 14 oz
→ Citrus Marinade
02 - Freshly squeezed lime juice - ½ cup (about 4-5 limes)
03 - Small red onion, finely diced - 1
04 - Medium jalapeño or red chilli, seeded and finely chopped - 1
05 - Garlic clove, minced - 1
06 - Sea salt - ½ teaspoon
→ Vegetables & Herbs
07 - Ripe avocado, diced - 1
08 - Medium tomatoes, seeded and diced - 2
09 - Small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced - 1
10 - Fresh cilantro, finely chopped - 3 tablespoons
→ To Serve
11 - Lime wedges
12 - Tortilla chips or tostadas (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine shrimp and lime juice. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until shrimp turns opaque and becomes cooked through.
02 - Add red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and sea salt to the marinated shrimp. Mix well and allow to sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
03 - Gently fold avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro into the shrimp mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or chilli as needed.
04 - Transfer to serving bowls and serve chilled, garnished with lime wedges and accompanied by tortilla chips or tostadas if desired.
