Crab and Shrimp Ceviche with Homemade Tortilla Chips
This Crab and Shrimp Ceviche is fresh, bright, and packed with citrus flavor. Made with tender seafood and served with homemade tortilla chips, this easy appetizer is perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or a light snack.
Calories: 1569kcal
Ingredients
Ceviche
- 1 lb jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- ¾ cup English seedless cucumber, finely diced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely minced
- 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (stems and all)
- the juice of 2 -3 limes
- the zest of 1 lime
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- a dash of cayenne pepper
- the zest of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Tajin seasoning, for garnish
Homemade Tortilla Chips
- 6-8 flour or white corn tortillas, medium sized
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or neutral oil
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- Tajin seasoning, to taste
Instructions
Make the chips:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut tortillas in half, then into triangles.
- Toss in a mixing bowl with oil and seasonings.
- Spread into a single layer onto 2 baking sheets and bake for10-12 minutes, checking halfway through, and flipping if necessary.
- Cool, and serve warm or room temperature with ceviche. Leftovers can be stored for 2-3 days in resealable bag.
Make the ceviche:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath (bowl of cold water and ice) to cool.
- Once cool, chop shrimp into small pieces (about 4-5 pieces per shrimp).
- Add all ingredients (except crab) to a large mixing bowl. Toss well to coat.
- Fold in crab meat, reserving a bit for topping the ceviche.
- Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and sprinkle with taboo seasoning. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 1569kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 124g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 667mg | Sodium: 5811mg | Potassium: 2581mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3866IU | Vitamin C: 155mg | Calcium: 670mg | Iron: 11mg