This Shrimp and Crab Ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Combining roughly chopped cooked shrimp and shredded imitation crab with diced onion, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and tomatoes creates a vibrant and colorful mixture. The juice of fresh limes enhances the flavors, while a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder adds the perfect touch of seasoning.
For added freshness and texture, you can include chopped avocado and seedless cucumber, serving the avocado on the side to maintain its texture if you don’t consume all the ceviche at once. This dish is best served chilled, either immediately or after letting it sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy it with tostadas or chips, and add mayonnaise, Tapatio hot sauce, or ketchup according to your preference. This ceviche is a delightful blend of seafood and fresh ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a light meal or appetizer.
Shrimp and Crab Ceviche
Ingredients
- 2 lb cooked shrimp roughly chopped
- 8 oz imitation crab shredded
- 1 onion diced
- 2 jalapeños diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- Juice of 2-3 limes
- Salt pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 avocado chopped (served on the side)
- Seedless cucumber chopped
To Serve:
- Tostadas or chips
- Mayonnaise
- Tapatio hot sauce
- Ketchup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, imitation crab, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and tomatoes.
- Squeeze the juice of 2-3 limes over the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Start with ½ teaspoon of each seasoning, then taste and adjust as needed.
- If using avocado, serve it on the side to avoid it getting mushy if the ceviche is not eaten in one sitting.
- Serve immediately, or let sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Enjoy your ceviche with tostadas or chips, and add mayo, Tapatio, or ketchup as desired.