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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » All-Time Favorites » Ceviche De Camarones (colombian Shrimp Ceviche)

    Ceviche de Camarones (Colombian Shrimp Ceviche)

    Mar 14, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    Ceviche is popular dish in Latin America and there are many variations in every country. This shrimp ceviche is my Colombian version and it's very easy to make, refreshing and the perfect appetizer.

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    This Shrimp Ceviche is very popular in the Pacific and Atlantic regions of Colombia, but it is also enjoyed throughout the country. Like many traditional recipes there are many variations depending of the cook and region.

    This dish is refreshing and perfect to serve during a party or during the week. You can double this recipe very easy and it's perfect for first time ceviche makers, because you will cook the shrimp in water instead or citrus juice.

    What you'll Need to Make this Ceviche

    You will find the printable recipe card with exact ingredients amounts, directions and step by step video below.

    Shrimp: I recommend using a good quality and fresh shrimp for this recipe. I like to medium sized shrimp, if you use large shrimp cut them into bite size pieces.

    Vegetables: Red onion and garlic.

    Herbs: Fresh cilantro and parsley.

    Lime juice: Always use fresh lime juice.

    Flavor: Ketchup, hot sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper.

    What to Serve with Shrimp Ceviche

    I like to serve this shrimp ceviche in glasses over lettuce leaves with saltine crackers or patacones for an appetizer or snack. Sometimes I serve it over arepas for lunch or dinner.

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    How to Store Leftovers

    Keep this Ceviche de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve. Leftovers will keep well for about 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container.

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    Ceviche de Camarones Recipe (Colombian Shrimp Ceviche)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 272 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ½ cup fresh lime juice
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Lettuce leaves and Saltine crackers for serving

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to boil, turn off the heat, drop in the shrimp and cover. Leave the shrimp in the hot water for 1 minute. Drain off the water and place the shrimp in a plastic bowl.
    • Add the ketchup, lime juice, onion, cilantro, parsley, Tabasco sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate and serve cold over lettuce leaves with saltine crackers.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1851mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1499IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Ceviche de Camarones, Colombian-Style Shrimp Ceviche, How to Make Shrimp Ceviche, Recetas Colombianas, Shrimp Ceviche
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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      July 03, 2009 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      Made this dish w/ out many adjustments and it was delicious! I put less ketchup in it than the recipe suggests to give it a lighter (not so ketchup-y) flavor. Guests loved it and several asked for the recipe. Very simple to make.

      Reply
      • Erica

        July 03, 2009 at 6:19 pm

        5 stars
        Cindy,
        Thank you so much for your feedback.

        Reply
      • Mauricio

        October 23, 2019 at 12:17 pm

        5 stars
        Hola !Gracias.por la receta ,la prepare tal cual y me quedo delicioso! !

        Reply
    2. Adriana

      January 19, 2010 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I've made colombian ceviche before and I use red onion instead of yellow onion. Great flavor!

      Reply
    3. Sandy

      June 22, 2010 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I usually do this as an hors d'oeuvre and use cocktail shrimp so it's easier to serve on the crackers, also with red onions and no ketchup. Cant wait to try it with the Tabasco though...

      Reply
    4. Chris

      October 11, 2010 at 12:38 am

      5 stars
      Yea I'm thinking the same no ketchup, too sugary for me all that high fructose corn syrup in everything is no good. I too would change for red onions instead of yellow.

      Also would this be a similar recipe for Ceviche Mixto? I would like to do a mixto for my wife and I, as we love seafood, shrimp, fish, lobster bits etc, but I don't think it's served the same way right?

      Reply
    5. Robinson

      January 25, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Im colombian this dish is delicioso , would not change a thing

      Reply
    6. Jairo Galan

      June 18, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      I'm original from Colombia, i just add white wine, and the result was incredible.

      Reply
      • Michael

        September 07, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        5 stars
        In the recepie? Or a glass of wine on the side? 😉

        Reply
    7. Theresa

      August 27, 2011 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Great recipes! Reminds me of my dear mother in law who taught me so many delicious Colombian recipes.......

      Reply
    8. Jennifer

      March 04, 2014 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      Omg! Im Colombian and you NEEED the ketchup! It doesnt taste like ketchup when its all combined! Its helps give the sauce a certain flavor! yum. Im hungry now!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 04, 2014 at 7:50 am

        5 stars
        I agree with you! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Linda

      April 27, 2015 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      This ceviche was delicious. So refreshing , I will be making this all summer.

      Reply
    10. Carolina

      June 14, 2018 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      I'm Colombian..Love this ceviche . I add a little bit of white wine or beer..It's delicious!!

      Reply
    11. Bill

      November 21, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not Colombian, but I am married to one! This recipe is as close to Cali as it gets!

      Reply
    12. Frank

      September 21, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Going to try this shortly but am puzzled as to why you would call this "ceviche", as no raw seafood/shellfish is used? I think it should be called "Shrimp Cocktail"? Just a thought, although I am certainly going to make it and know it will be delicious! Thank you.

      Reply
    13. Greg

      March 19, 2021 at 5:45 am

      5 stars
      Just a thought! I have not made this yet but definitely will. I can tell it is going to be lovely.
      But I always thought ceviche was something RAW and then soaked in a lime juice mixture to cook the shrimp or whatever you are making. Am I wrong in saying this????

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 19, 2021 at 11:01 am

        5 stars
        You can do that too. I like to make mine with cooked shrimp.

        Reply
        • Greg

          March 19, 2021 at 11:51 am

          5 stars
          OK, I was just a little confused thinking that I missed something. Either way, they will be great. I will do it both ways to see.
          Thanks

          Reply
    14. Anonymous

      August 04, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      I love this recipe!!! I am from barranquilla, Colombia and although Ceviche is raw some prefer it cooked, i also prefer it this way, it is just preference i believe. Also, you NEED the ketchup it would not be Colombian without the ketchup, in the coast where i am from we add mayo; however I do not like mayo so ketchup only it is and omg delish. SOOOO, if you want to try a colombian version of Ceviche, this is it

      Reply
    15. Adriana

      February 11, 2022 at 5:23 am

      I can see you add mayoneise in your video but it is not in the ingredients list here?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 14, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        This recipe does not use mayonnaise. Shrimp cocktail has mayonnaise and ketchup.

        Reply
    16. Anonymous

      March 14, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      My mother in law makes Colombian ceviche exactly like this!!! Its delicious!

      Reply

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