Where does Shrimp ceviche come from?

Shrimp ceviche — country of origin: Ecuador.

What is Shrimp ceviche made of?

Shrimp, lime, tomato, onion, coriander, chilli.

How do you pronounce Shrimp ceviche?

Ceviche de camarón (Spanish, Ecuador) is pronounced /seˈβitʃe ðe kamaˈɾon/.

Shrimp ceviche

Ceviche de camarónPronunciation (IPA) /seˈβitʃe ðe kamaˈɾon/

Cooked shrimp marinated in lime juice with tomato, onion, coriander and chilli, and served cold: the shrimp version of ceviche from Ecuador.

Also known as: Ceviche de camarón · Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche · Ceviche de camarones

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Crustaceans

Contains crustaceans and crustacean products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche is cooked shrimp marinated in lime juice with tomato, onion and coriander, served cold.

Ceviche is eaten along the Pacific coast of Latin America, and its origin is disputed, with Peru and Ecuador each claiming it. The Ecuadorian form is made with shrimp, and it is a common dish on the coast.

What it really is

The shrimp are poached until they turn opaque, then cooled and mixed with fresh lime juice, finely chopped tomato, onion, coriander and chilli. The acid changes the texture of the shrimp as it sits, so the dish is made shortly before it is served. Many cooks add tomato sauce or ketchup to the marinade, which makes the juice sweeter and redder.

The shrimp is the protein, and the dish contains no fish. A ceviche mixto, with fish or other seafood added, is a separate item on a menu.

How it's served

Cold, in a bowl or glass, straight from the fridge.
With popcorn and fried plantain chips on the side, the usual companions in Ecuador.
With its juice, which is often spooned over the shrimp or sipped from the bowl.

Name the shrimp as the protein, say that it is cooked, and give the portion weight in grams.
Flag crustaceans, since the shrimp is the allergen, and ask about shared fryers if the chips are fried in-house.
List the marinade: lime, tomato, onion, coriander and chilli. Mark any tomato sauce or ketchup as an addition.
Say how much chilli goes in, since guests often ask for it mild or hot.
State that it is served cold, and name what it comes with.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shrimp ceviche?: Cooked shrimp marinated in lime juice with tomato, onion, coriander and chilli, and served cold: the shrimp version of ceviche from Ecuador.
Where does Shrimp ceviche come from?: Shrimp ceviche — country of origin: Ecuador.
What is Shrimp ceviche made of?: Shrimp, lime, tomato, onion, coriander, chilli.
Which allergens does Shrimp ceviche contain?: Contains crustaceans and crustacean products.
What is Shrimp ceviche also known as?: Ceviche de camarón, Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche, Ceviche de camarones.
How do you pronounce Shrimp ceviche?: Ceviche de camarón (Spanish, Ecuador) is pronounced /seˈβitʃe ðe kamaˈɾon/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.