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Watermelon Shrimp Ceviche

This watermelon shrimp ceviche by @brandongouveia is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the briny taste of shrimp, all marinated in citrus sauce, garnished with fresh avocado and cilantro, served with fresh tortilla chips making it the perfect summer appetizer.

Brandon Gouveia
Tasty Team
Total Time

1 hr 15 min

1 hr 15 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

1 hr

Watermelon Shrimp Ceviche
Total Time

1 hr 15 min

1 hr 15 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

1 hr

1 hr

Ingredients

for 10 servings

  • 1.5 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 10 limes, juiced
  • 1 persian cucumber, diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 serrano peppers, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup clamato tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 small watermelon, cut into a rectangular shape
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 188
  • Fat 3g
  • Carbs 26g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 14g
  • Protein 16g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Peel and devein shrimp, then cut them into small pieces. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Add lemon and lime juice and let the shrimp sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. (The shrimp should be pink on the outside and opaque on the inside.The acidity from the lemon and lime juice will “cook” the shrimp.)
  2. Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Serrano peppers, cilantro, Clamato tomato juice, and fish sauce and mix until well combined. Add salt to taste.
  3. Cut the watermelon into a 3 inch high rectangle and use a large vegetable peeler to make thin slices.
  4. Arrange the watermelon slices on a plate. Add shrimp ceviche and top with avocado slices.
  5. Serve right away with tortilla chips. Shrimp ceviche can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  6. Enjoy!
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