Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp Ceviche packs 16g protein into just 94 calories per serving — a rare low-calorie, high-protein appetizer for cutting phases. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, letting you build appetizers that fit aggressive calorie deficits without sacrificing protein density.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •½ teaspoon fresh lime zest
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Tomato(240g)
- •Cucumber(240g)
- •Yellow Onion(120g)
- •¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
- •½ Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Sugar, Granulated White(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Cumin, Ground(1g)
- •Avocado
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set aside. Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer the shrimp to the ice water.
- 2Once the shrimp has cooled completely, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Wipe out the bowl until it is dry. Cut the shrimp into bite-size pieces and place in the bowl. Add the lime zest, lime juice, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, salt, sugar, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Toss to combine, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally until the flavors have developed.
- 3Before serving, add the avocado and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt.
- 4Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips on the side.
Nutrition — Per Serving
94
calories
16g
protein
1g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1g
- Sodium
- 94 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.2g
6 servings per batch · ~197g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Ceviche have per serving?
Each serving delivers 16g of protein in just 94 calories, with only 1g fat and 7g carbs. This is one of the leanest shrimp options in the PrepForge library by calorie count.
How long does Shrimp Ceviche take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 6 servings, requiring minimal stovetop time. The raw preparation method means you can batch multiple servings with very little active cooking time.
Is Shrimp Ceviche good for fat loss?
At just 94 calories per serving with 16g protein, this recipe is ideal for aggressive fat loss phases where calorie density matters most. The extremely low fat and carb content gives you flexibility to add calories elsewhere in your daily targets.
