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Ceviche Recipe

Ceviche Recipe

4.8 from 22 reviews
  • Author: ChefEmma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (cures in lime juice)
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and zesty Latin American dish, Ceviche is a seafood appetizer featuring fresh white fish marinated in tangy lime juice, mixed with red onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño. Served cold with tortilla chips, this no-cook recipe is perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

Fresh White Fish:

1 pound,

Lime Juice:

3/4 cup (about 6–8 limes),

Red Onion:

1/2 cup diced,

Tomato:

1 medium diced,

Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper:

1 finely chopped,

Cilantro:

1/4 cup chopped,

Avocado:

1/2 diced (optional),

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste,

Tortilla Chips or Tostadas:

for serving


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Fish: Place diced fish in a bowl, pour lime juice over it, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring halfway until firm and opaque.
  2. Prepare the Ceviche: Drain excess lime juice, leaving some for flavor. Add red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Serve: Enjoy chilled ceviche with tortilla chips or tostadas.

Notes

  • Use sushi-grade or fresh fish for best results.
  • Experiment with shrimp or scallops as alternatives.
  • Adjust chili quantity based on spice preference.