Ceviche
Ceviche is a refreshing Latin American dish made with raw seafood marinated in citrus juice. The acid ‘cooks’ the fish, resulting in a zesty, tender, and flavorful appetizer or light meal paired with fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Yield: Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a light meal
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (Citrus-Cured)
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh white fish (snapper, sea bass, tilapia, or halibut), cut into small cubes
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (or a mix of lime and lemon juice)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber or avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Place the diced fish in a glass or ceramic bowl and pour fresh lime juice over it until fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, until the fish turns opaque and firms up.
- Drain excess lime juice if desired.
- Stir in the red onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño or serrano pepper.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Add cucumber or avocado, if using, and gently mix.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips, tostadas, or in lettuce cups.
Notes
Use very fresh or properly frozen fish to ensure safety.Adjust marinating time based on fish thickness and desired texture.Add mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.Do not over-marinate to avoid a mushy texture.Always serve ceviche cold—never reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/ceviche/