In this dish, fresh shrimp is briefly cured in citrus juices, then cooked in the air fryer until tender and juicy. The resulting ceviche is vibrant and flavorful, with a bright acidity from the lime and lemon juices, a hint of sweetness from the orange juice, and a refreshing crunch from the vegetables. It's easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and it's a great way to use up leftover shrimp. Serve it over rice, lettuce, or your favorite salad greens for a light and refreshing meal.
Ceviche is a classic Latin American dish that is typically made with fresh fish or shrimp that is marinated in citrus juices. The acid in the citrus juices cooks the seafood, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. Air fryer ceviche is a modern twist on this classic dish that uses the air fryer to cook the shrimp. This method results in a ceviche that is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. It's a quick and easy way to make ceviche, and it's perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 7 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped avocado
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and cucumber.
Toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Spread the shrimp mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Serve over rice or lettuce, and enjoy!
Why It Works
The acidity in the citrus juices cooks the shrimp, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
The air fryer cooks the shrimp quickly and evenly, resulting in a crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside ceviche.
The combination of citrus juices, herbs, and vegetables creates a vibrant and flavorful ceviche.