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- 1 lb (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 20 medium), tails removed - 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice - 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 medium ripe tomato, seeded and diced (approx. 6 oz (170 g)) - 1/2 cup (75 g) cucumber, peeled and diced - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (approx. 2 oz (55 g)) - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced - 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped - 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt, or to taste - 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground black pepper - 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil (optional) - 1 ripe avocado, diced (for serving) - Tortilla chips or tostadas (for serving)
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until opaque and just cooked through; immediately transfer shrimp to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and chop coarsely if shrimp are large. 2. In a bowl combine lime and lemon juices, add cooked shrimp and let sit 10–15 minutes to marry flavors (shrimp are already cooked; this chills and seasons them). 3. Add diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt and pepper; toss gently and adjust seasoning. 4. Stir in olive oil if using. Chill briefly if desired, then serve topped with diced avocado and accompanied by tortilla chips or tostadas.
Per serving | Servings: 4
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Iron are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.