Is Aguachile — Shrimp Ceviche safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 520mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Aguachile — Shrimp Ceviche more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Aguachile — Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp 'cooked' in lime juice and serrano-chile water, with cucumber, red onion.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

520mg

Potassium

520 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Shrimp P-heavy. Smaller portion.

Ingredients

Raw shrimp
Lime juice
Serrano chile water
Cucumber, red onion

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Cooking Steps

1
Slice shrimp open.
2
Marinate in lime + chile water 15 min.

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