Vibrant shrimp marinated in lime juice with chilli, avocado, and fresh herbs for a zesty, fresh starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into ½ inch pieces
→ Citrus Marinade
02 - ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium jalapeño or red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
→ Vegetables & Herbs
07 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
09 - 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
10 - 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
→ To Serve
11 - Lime wedges
12 - Tortilla chips or tostadas (optional)
# Method Steps:
01 - In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine shrimp and lime juice. Stir to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until shrimp turns opaque and is cooked.
02 - Add red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and salt to the shrimp. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes.
03 - Gently fold in avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Taste and adjust salt or chilli as needed.
04 - Serve chilled, garnished with lime wedges and accompanied by tortilla chips or tostadas if desired.
