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Mexican · Starter

Shrimp Ceviche

Prawns cured in lime juice with onion, chilli, tomato and coriander.

Time
30 min
Serves
4
Skill
Easy
Heat
●●●
Diet
Pescatarian

Pairing at a glance

SpiritFortaleza BlancoEcho CocktailClassic MargaritaEcho SpiritSiete Leguas BlancoEcho

The pairing logic

Lime-cured seafood loves the grassy, citrusy edge of blanco tequila.

  • citrus
  • fresh
  • spicy
  • herbal
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Great matchEcho Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Dry white · Marlborough · 13.0% Zesty, tropical white wine for a citrusy starter. See the wine →

Spirits

Perfect matchEcho Fortaleza Blanco Tequila · 40.0% Cooked agave and lime peel echo the ceviche. See the spirit → Great matchEcho Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila · 40.0% Clean, vegetal and mineral: great with citrus. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Perfect matchEcho Classic Margarita Tequila The lime in the glass mirrors the lime in the bowl. See the cocktail → Great matchEcho Tommy’s Margarita Tequila A purer lime-and-agave drink for a lime-cured dish. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 25 min · cook 5 min

  1. 1

    Place the prawns in a bowl, cover with lime juice and refrigerate 20–30 minutes until opaque.

  2. 2

    Add onion, chilli, tomato, cucumber and coriander.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and fold in diced avocado at the end.

  4. 4

    Serve cold with chips or tostadas.

Cook’s tip

Use very fresh prawns and serve immediately.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

Non-veg Mexican · Main Carnitas Tacos 200 min · ●●● Pescatarian Scandinavian · Starter Gin and Citrus Cured Salmon (Gravlax) 20 min Non-veg Indian · Starter Chicken Tikka 45 min · ●●●

Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.