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Spicy Margarita Shrimp Ceviche Cups

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These spicy margarita shrimp ceviche cups are a quick, easy, and refreshing poolside snack featuring a tangy margarita-inspired marinade with a kick of jalapeño, served in crunchy mini tortilla cups or endive leaves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • Mini tortilla cups or endive leaves for serving
  • Extra lime wedges for garnish
  • Optional: Tajín seasoning for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. If shrimp are not cooked, boil or steam them until just pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and let cool, then chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine fresh lime juice, orange juice, and tequila. Whisk gently.
  3. Add chopped jalapeño, red onion, sea salt, and black pepper to the marinade and mix.
  4. Add chopped shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Just before serving, fold in chopped cilantro and diced avocado gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
  6. Spoon the shrimp ceviche mixture into mini tortilla cups or endive leaves, about 1-2 tablespoons per cup.
  7. Sprinkle with Tajín seasoning if desired and garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

Do not over-marinate shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; 15-20 minutes is ideal. Drain excess liquid if ceviche is too watery before adding avocado to keep cups from getting soggy. Toast tortilla cups lightly for extra crispness. Fresh lime juice is essential for best flavor. Substitute tequila with extra orange juice or sparkling water with lime for alcohol-free version.

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Keywords: shrimp ceviche, spicy shrimp cups, margarita shrimp, poolside snack, summer appetizer, easy ceviche, tequila shrimp

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