A zesty, low-point seafood dish packed with fresh veggies, citrus, and shrimp—no cooking required and perfect for summer or light snacking.
📋 Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30–60 minutes (optional)
- Total Time: 50–80 minutes
- Servings: 4 cups
- WW Points (Blue/Green/Purple): 1–2 per serving (based on shrimp + avocado)
✅ Ingredients Checklist
- 1 lb cooked medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed, chopped)
- 1 medium tomato, finely diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ avocado, diced (optional for creamy texture)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2–3 limes
- Juice of 1 orange (optional for natural sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup cucumber or mango, diced
- Hot sauce or Clamato (optional, adds bold flavor but check sodium/points)
🔪 Instructions
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Prep the shrimp
Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces if needed. Set aside in a bowl. -
Chop the veggies
Finely dice onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, avocado, and any optional ingredients (like mango or cucumber). -
Mix it all up
Add everything to the bowl of shrimp. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. -
Chill (optional)
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 30–60 minutes for the flavors to meld. -
Serve
Spoon into cups or bowls and garnish with lime wedges, extra cilantro, or a dash of hot sauce.
📝 Notes & Tips
- No avocado? Save points and calories by skipping it—or use a very small amount.
- Shrimp hack: Use pre-cooked frozen shrimp and thaw overnight to save time.
- Want spice? Add more jalapeño or a splash of hot sauce like Tapatío or Cholula.
- Serve with: WW-friendly crackers, cucumber slices, or just a spoon!
🔢 Nutrition (per serving, ~1 cup)
(Varies slightly depending on additions)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 18g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 2–4g (with avocado)
- WW Points:
- With avocado: 2 points
- Without avocado: 1 point
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use raw shrimp?
Yes, but you must cook it first—ceviche-style citrus curing alone isn’t food-safe for store-bought raw shrimp.
Can I meal prep this?
Yes—make it up to 2 days ahead. Add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.
Can I swap shrimp for fish?
Yes! Use cooked white fish like cod or tilapia—or imitation crab to cut costs.
How should I serve it?
It’s traditionally served in cups, on tostadas, or with crackers. For WW, go with cucumber slices or lettuce boats.
📢 Final Thoughts
This WW-friendly shrimp ceviche is everything: fresh, tangy, colorful, and low in points. Serve it at your next BBQ, potluck, or as a no-guilt appetizer you’ll feel great about eating.
