High-Protein Shrimp Ceviche Cups
These are fresh, zesty shrimp ceviche cups loaded with tender shrimp, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado. A light, refreshing, and incredibly high-protein appetizer or meal that’s perfect for hot days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautifully layered in cups with fresh avocado slices
- Extremely high protein from succulent shrimp
- Bright, zesty flavors with zero added sugar
- No cooking required — ready in minutes
- Keto-friendly, low carb, and restaurant-style at home
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs (680g) cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup cucumber, diced (optional for extra crunch)
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 ripe avocados, sliced or diced
- Tapatío or hot sauce for serving
- Optional: Low-carb tortilla chips or lettuce leaves on the side
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and cucumber.
- Pour fresh lime juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld (or up to 2 hours for stronger ceviche flavor).
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as needed.
- Spoon into clear cups or bowls. Top each serving generously with sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately with extra hot sauce, lime wedges, and optional low-carb chips.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 15–30 minutes Total Time: 30–45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving — 1 generous cup)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 32g (high)
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 14g
