About the Recipe
A fresh citrus-forward ceviche featuring shrimp, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro marinated in lime juice, orange juice, and Orange Crush live vinegar for a bright, complex twist on a coastal classic.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15-30 mins chill time
Serves:
4-6
Level:
Easy
Ingredients
Citrus Marinade
½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons Orange Crush Live Vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon honey optional
1 teaspoon drizzled
Fresh Mix-Ins
1 avocado, diced
½ cucumber, small diced
¼ cup red onion, thin sliced or diced
1 jalapeño or serrano, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation
1. Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine:
lime juice
orange juice
Orange Crush vinegar
Honey
Salt
Mix well.
2. Marinate the Seafood
Add shrimp or fish to the citrus mixture.
Fish: marinate 15-25 minutes
Shrimp: toss and chill 15 mins before serving
The seafood should become opaque and lightly firm.
3. Add Fresh Ingredients
Fold in:
cucumber
onion
jalapeño
cilantro
Gently fold in avocado last to keep it intact. Allow to meld for 5-15 mins.
4. Taste & Finish
Adjust salt or lime juice if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve cold with:
tortilla chips
plantain chips
Cassava chips
toasted baguette slices
Excellent paired with sparkling water, citrus cocktails, or a vinegar spritzer.
Notes
Fresh lime juice is critical for brightness.
Avocado should be added at the end to prevent mushiness.
An extra splash of Orange Crush vinegar at the end creates a deeper citrus finish and helps balance the sweetness of the orange juice.