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Ceviche de Camarón Ecuatoriano

Plump shrimp in a tangy tomato-lime marinade with red onion and cilantro, scooped up with popcorn and chifles — the taste of Guayaquil’s coast.

⏱ 25 minPrep time
🔥 5 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Ceviche de Camarón - Shrimp Ceviche Guayaquil Style

Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche is a bright, saucy affair: tender shrimp are briefly cooked, then bathed in a citrusy tomato marinade with red onion and cilantro and chilled until the flavors sing. It is served with popcorn, plantain chips, and tostado — the crunchy trio that makes it legendary.

Chilled, tangy, and made for scooping

The shrimp stay plump and juicy, the marinade is tangy and lightly sweet with a soft tomato richness, and the red onion adds a sharp crunch. Eating it is a hands-on ritual: scoop up shrimp and salsa with popcorn and chifles, and squeeze extra lime over everything.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water with 2 tablespoons of the lime juice to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until just pink; drain and plunge into ice water, then drain again.
  2. Soak the red onion in a bowl of salted ice water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, tomato sauce, olive oil, sugar, and salt.
  4. Toss the shrimp with the dressing and onion, fold in the cilantro, and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust the salt, adding more lime if you want it brighter.
  6. Serve chilled in bowls with popcorn, chifles, tostado, and lime wedges alongside.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Two minutes of cooking is plenty — the shrimp finish in the acid, and overcooked shrimp turn rubbery. Ceviche is best the day it is made; refrigerate leftovers and eat within 24 hours.

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Recipe details

Prep25 min
Cook5 min
Servings4
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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